Trump says China stole 220 million U.S. voter files in largest election-data breach

Trump says China stole 220 million U.S. voter files in largest election-data breach

Trump newly declassified documents released during a primetime address claim Beijing acquired sensitive voter data starting in the 2020 cycle, calling it an unprecedented election-security threat.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 17, 2026, 6:13 PM ET

— China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files in what officials call the largest election-data compromise in history,Donald Trump said.