Event Brief
Trump claims China plot to undermine 2020 election
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump says he declassified documents showing China tried to undermine the 2020 election he lost.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump claims he declassified documents alleging China tried to undermine the 2020 election.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the claim while pressuring Congress to pass the SAVE America voter ID bill ahead of the midterm elections.
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