AOC urges networks to block Trump’s July 16 address

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on major television networks on Tuesday not to broadcast President Donald Trump's scheduled primetime address, arguing they have an ethical obligation to avoid airing content that could undermine elections if it is not based on evidence. The president is set to speak from the Oval Office on Thursday, July 16, at 9 p.m. ET.

Ocasio-Cortez made her remarks to reporters on Capitol Hill, stating that media outlets should review transcripts of the speech before deciding whether to provide it a platform. "I don't think we should be contributing to any platforming of lies about our election," she said. "Many news outlets, oftentimes, may receive transcripts, and I think we have an ethical obligation to not air things that undermine our election that are not rooted in evidence and fact." She added that her position depended on the final contents of the address.

President Trump previewed the speech earlier on Tuesday, indicating it would focus on election integrity. "It's really, really big for us and our country has to shape up," he told reporters. "It doesn't get bigger, because without free and fair elections, you don't have a country." He...