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.
First Published: July 17, 2026, 6:13 PM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files in what officials call the largest election-data compromise in history,Donald Trump said.
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