President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered a primetime address that focused on alleged election interference in the 2020 elections. He also launched a dedicated website called "Election Integrity," which outlines key issues related to U.S. election security and integrity.

Chinese Influence

The White House announced it will declassify documents related to the 2020 election, alleging Chinese influence in the electoral process. The documents, compiled by the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and the White House Government Transparency Task Force, were reportedly reviewed by Trump himself.

Critics have accused Trump of building a narrative for election fraud ahead of the 2026 elections.

What the Prediction Market Says

Data from Kalshi, a federally authorized betting platform, shows that over $162,000 has been wagered on the contract "Will Trump declare an election emergency?" Despite the recent developments, bettors aren't confident about an emergency declaration before the 2026 elections.

Bettors have placed a 19% probability that Trump declares an election emergency "Before Sep. 1, 2026," and the probability increases to 42% for "Before Nov 4, 2026."

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Gavin Newsom Hits Out Against Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's election speech, calling it the "ramblings of a mad king." "Well, the only thing missing tonight in Donald Trump's speech was tin foil," Newsom added. He said Trump's speech presented a "legitimate" case for invoking the 25th Amendment, which outlines the constitutional process for removing a president who is unable to discharge the duties of the office.