Rep. Cisneros Statement on Lies and Misinformation about U.S. elections in Trump’s Speech

July 16, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement on lies, deception, and misinformation in Trump’s speech. “Tonight, President Trump delivered a dishonest speech about alleged corruption in our election system, with no evidence to back up his baseless claims. This is just another thinly veiled attempt to create chaos and sow distrust in our elections. His mission is as obvious as it is corrupt. He’s doing everything in his power to lay the groundwork for fraud when Republicans lose their Congressional majorities in the 2026 midterms. For all his talk of protecting our elections, his address was nothing more than an attempt to prop up the SAVE Act. His bill to prevent the American people from voting. While the President manufactures lies and promotes conspiracy, I’ll continue to champion voting rights, fight to ensure everyone can make their voices heard in our elections, and work to protect our democracy.” Rep. Cisneros is a Navy veteran and the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. He currently serves on the House Armed Services and Small Business Committees. ###