Trump claims China interfered in US elections, declassifies 'intelligence' amid fraud claims

Donald Trump has revived his claims of election interference, this time pointing the finger at China and alleging illicit acquisition of 220 million US voter files. Speaking at the White House, the former president asserted that US intelligence agencies deliberately suppressed information about Beijing's alleged activities.

These accusations directly contradict a 2021 US intelligence community assessment, which found no evidence that any foreign actor altered the 2020 election results. Trump's claims also come as he seeks to make election security a central theme for the upcoming midterm elections, pushing for new voter identification and citizenship requirements.

Despite Trump's assertions, numerous court cases, recounts, and audits have failed to substantiate widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Some White House officials reportedly expressed concern that disclosing the information about China could be misleading, potentially impacting delicate trade relations. The Chinese embassy spokesperson denied any interference in US presidential elections.

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China has never ⁠and will never interfere in the presidential elections of the US