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Trump alleges China stole 2020 US election with Deep State help
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On July 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump delivered an address to the nation in which he alleged that China had hacked voter registration data prior to the 2020 presidential election. Trump further claimed that members of the so-called 'Deep State,' specifically politicians from the Democratic Party, assisted in this alleged interference. The report, published by German news outlet Die Welt, presents Trump's unsubstantiated accusations without independent verification or context. The article highlights ongoing political tensions and Trump's continued efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, now involving unproven allegations of foreign cyber interference.
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US President Trump announced in his address to the nation that China "hacked" voter registration data before the 2020 presidential election. Members of the "Deep State" – i.e., politicians from the Democratic Party – allegedly assisted.
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