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Trump downplays chance of China retaliation over election claims

President Donald Trump said he is unlikely to order retaliation against China over election data allegations.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump downplayed the likelihood of ordering retaliation against China over unfounded election data allegations.
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was reacting to his own unfounded allegations that Beijing illegally compromised American election data.

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