Trump Hosts Election Activists Ahead of Primetime Address

A group of election denial activists attended a briefing at the White House on July 17, 2026, prior to President Donald Trump’s scheduled address regarding the 2020 election. The session was led by conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell and included activists who support the claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. Some participants were reportedly asked to sign nondisclosure agreements. Charles Faltenovich, director of PA Fair Elections, stated that attendees were sworn to secrecy about the discussions. The information shared was described as media reports previously covered by journalist John Solomon, who recently joined the White House as a special government employee. The White House did not respond to requests for comment. Mitchell, who has previously advised Trump on election-related matters, leads the Election Integrity Network, which connects various state-level election activist groups. Lauren Groh-Wargo, CEO of Fair Fight Action, criticized the network for linking election deniers to the White House and suggested that their claims are being used to influence government actions. Among the attendees was Catherine Engelbrecht, co-founder of True the Vote, who expressed confidence that Trump’s upcoming speech would validate their beliefs about the election. The content of Trump’s address remains uncertain, and several major networks have announced they will not broadcast it live.