Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) expressed her belief that the media should not air President Donald Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity, scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m. Ocasio-Cortez stated that airing the speech would contribute to the 'platforming of lies' regarding elections. She emphasized the media's ethical obligation to refrain from broadcasting content that undermines democratic values and is not supported by evidence. Trump is expected to address various topics, including election security and potential vulnerabilities in voting machines, as part of his remarks. The speech comes amid ongoing discussions about election integrity and the SAVE America Act, which aims to require photo ID for voters. Officials have indicated that the speech may also influence Senate discussions regarding this legislation.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Media to Avoid Airing Trump's Upcoming Speech
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on media outlets to refrain from airing President Donald Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity, citing concerns over misinformation. Trump's address is set for Thursday and will cover topics related to election security and the SAVE America Act, which seeks to enhance voter ID requirements.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Media to Avoid Airing Trump's Upcoming Speech