On Wednesday, July 16th, 2026, former White House adviser Steve Bannon accused White House officials of leaking information to MS NOW concerning President Trump’s primetime address to the nation. Bannon specifically accused journalist Vaughn Hillyard of engaging with White House staffers off the record about the content of the president’s upcoming speech. Hillyard subsequently reported on aspects of Trump’s address.

These allegations highlight ongoing concerns about internal leaks within the White House ahead of significant presidential communications.

Sources