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CBS weighs airing Trump speech amid falsehood concerns
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: CBS News wants a “middle ground” on whether to air Trump’s speech live as network chiefs debate the decision.
WHO: CBS News
WHAT: CBS News seeks a “middle ground” approach to airing Trump’s speech live amid concerns it may contain falsehoods about the 2020 election.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Network chiefs are debating whether airing the speech live could disserve viewers because it may contain falsehoods about the 2020 election.
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