File Photo: President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026. Photo by Alex Brandon/Pool via Reuters.

PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Trump's address from the White House

Politics Jul 16, 2026 4:15 PM EDT

President Donald Trump delivered an address Thursday night from the White House.

WATCH: Trump to address nation from White House

Trump had suggested he would address a range of issues, including elections. He said Tuesday that he would make a "big announcement."

During the president's speech, our partners at PolitiFact provided live fact-checking in the chat below.


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