Trump: China Stole 220 Million U.S. Voter Files | China in Focus

Jul 18, 2026 - 09:48

Massive data breaches, media manipulation, and a fight over voter ID. President Donald Trump is accusing China of targeting 220 million Americans in an effort to influence U.S. elections.
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