Trump revives fraud claims before midterm elections
President Trump has revived claims of voter fraud and Chinese interference in the upcoming midterm elections during a primetime address. He is pushing for the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship for voting, despite experts and intelligence agencies finding no evidence of such interference.
Why it matters
The revival of these claims impacts public trust in democratic institutions and sets the stage for potential election-related disputes.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Alleges China obtained 220 million US voter files; says hundreds of thousands of noncitizens registered to vote • Beijing dismisses allegations as fabricated, politically motivated • Expert says speech recycled debunked charges
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling during a primetime White House address, firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.
Trump said he was declassifying intelligence showing that China illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files.
The 25-minute speech underscored his effort to make election security a central political issue before November’s midterms, when Republicans will defend their slender congressional majorities.
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