Trump alleges China compromised 220 million US voter files in 2020 election
US President Donald Trump on Thursday alleged that China carried out the largest compromise of election data in history during the 2020 presidential election. Speaking at the White House, Trump claimed Beijing 'illegally acquired' 220 million US voter files, including personal data and voting preferences.
Calling the alleged breach an 'unprecedented election security nightmare,' Trump said the purpose of releasing the documents was 'not to weaken confidence, but earn that confidence by confronting vulnerabilities and correcting them.'
Trump did not provide evidence to support his claims, and independent verification has not been established. Similar allegations of foreign interference in US elections have been made in the past, often without conclusive proof.
The claims come amid ongoing political tensions between the US and China. Experts caution that unsubstantiated allegations risk undermining public trust in election systems. The US Department of Justice and cybersecurity agencies have not confirmed any such breach.
