Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke with journalist Pablo Manríquez on Tuesday regarding President Trump’s scheduled Thursday address on election integrity. In a video clip shared on the social media platform X, Ocasio-Cortez advised news organizations to exercise caution when reporting on the upcoming event.
Ocasio-Cortez stated that media outlets should avoid "platforming lies about our election." She suggested that news organizations often receive information that requires thorough verification before being broadcast to a wide audience. The Representative's comments follow ongoing national debates regarding the security and results of U.S. elections.
The White House has not yet released a transcript or specific details regarding the content of the President's planned speech. The event is expected to focus on the administration's stance on election integrity and legislative priorities for voting procedures.