Event Brief
Trump says China stole millions of US voter files
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Trump alleged China acquired 220 million US voter files and tried to meddle in the 2020 election.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump alleged China acquired millions of American voter files and attempted to meddle in the 2020 election.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the allegations in a July 16 primetime address about election data compromise.
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