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Trump to speak on elections, sources say he'll raise China allegations

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Trump is scheduled to deliver a White House address on elections, continuing his false claims about the 2020 election being stolen.
  • Sources indicate he will also raise allegations of Chinese access to U.S. voter data.
  • The speech precedes a push for the SAVE America Act, a bill critics argue would disenfranchise voters by requiring strict proof of citizenship and photo ID for federal elections.

President Trump is set to deliver a White House address focusing on elections, a platform he continues to use to falsely assert that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. The speech, scheduled for Thursday evening, is expected to touch upon new allegations concerning Chinese access to U.S. voter data, according to sources speaking to CBS News.

President Trump is giving a White House address at 9 p.m. ET Thursday on elections as he continues to insist, falsely, that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.

— Article TextThis quote establishes the context and central theme of Trump's upcoming speech, highlighting his continued false claims about the 2020 election.

While claims of Chinese attempts to influence the 2020 race have been debated, U.S. intelligence agencies have consistently stated that no foreign powers interfered with ballots or vote counting. This assertion from intelligence bodies contrasts with the narrative Trump is expected to promote.

Sources told CBS News part of his speech is expected to touch on new allegations of Chinese access to U.S. voter data.

— Article TextThis quote reveals a key topic expected to be addressed in Trump's speech, linking election integrity concerns with foreign influence allegations.

The address comes as Trump intensifies his efforts to pressure Congress into passing the SAVE America Act. This proposed legislation mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires photo ID, containing proof of citizenship, to cast a ballot in federal elections. Critics warn that these stringent requirements could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.

U.S. intelligence agencies have said no foreign powers, including China, tried to interfere with ballots or vote-counting.

— Article TextThis quote provides a counterpoint from U.S. intelligence agencies regarding foreign interference in the 2020 election, contrasting with Trump's expected claims.

Despite passing various versions in the House, the SAVE America Act faces significant opposition in the Senate, lacking even a simple majority. Trump also seeks to attach other Republican priorities, such as bans on mail-in voting and transgender athletes in women's sports, to the bill. While Republicans champion the measure as a safeguard against noncitizen voting, instances of such occurrences are exceedingly rare.

The bill would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots, which critics have warned would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.

— Article TextThis quote summarizes the core criticism of the SAVE America Act, emphasizing its potential negative impact on voter access.
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Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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