Event Brief
Trump says China sought American voter data
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump released documents alleging China tried to acquire American voter data.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump released documents alleging China tried to acquire American voter data related to the 2020 election.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said China had tried to acquire American voter data, and that possessing such information would not allow votes to be manipulated.
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