Trump claims China hacked US voter data, demands 'Save America Act'

Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that he holds documents demonstrating China's alleged hacking of 220 million American voter records and the fabrication of ballots during the 2020 election. The former president also accused Barack Obama of ordering the destruction of evidence related to these claims and announced his intention to pursue criminal charges against the former White House tenant.

During a televised address, Trump threatened to revoke the licenses of news channels that did not broadcast his speech. He also called for the adoption of the "Save America Act" to prohibit mail-in voting. "Without trust, there is no greatness," Trump stated, framing his address as a revelation of critical intelligence regarding election security vulnerabilities.

Trump detailed his accusations, claiming China conducted the largest-ever electoral data hacking operation, acquiring 220 million voter records. He further alleged that Beijing contacted journalists critical of him, offering payments to continue their negative reporting. He also implicated members of the "deep state" within U.S. intelligence agencies, asserting they worked to downplay China's election interference and that intelligence obtained in 2020 indicated China manufactured illegal ballots for Joe Biden.

Adding to his claims, Trump accused former President Obama of complicity, stating that recently discovered burned bags, intended for evidence destruction, were ordered by Obama. He demanded that the CIA and the Department of Justice file criminal complaints against those involved. The article notes it is unclear if legal proceedings will be initiated against Obama.