Trump orders FBI probe into alleged Chinese interference in 2020 US election | TheBriefWire
Trump orders FBI probe into alleged Chinese interference in 2020 US election
Published 17 July 2026 · politics
US President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to investigate what he described as Chinese interference in the 2020 US presidential election. In a televised
US President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to investigate what he described as Chinese interference in the 2020 US presidential election. In a televised address, Trump announced the declassification of thousands of documents that he said relate to alleged vulnerabilities in the US electoral system and claimed China obtained millions of US voter records.
The White House says the move is intended to strengthen election security and build support for new voting legislation. Critics argue the claims revisit allegations that have previously been disputed and come ahead of the US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera's correspondents report from Washington, with analysis of the political and diplomatic implications. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page
Published: July 17, 2026 • 9:45 AM IST · Updated: July 17, 2026 • 10:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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US President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to investigate what he described as Chinese interference in the 2020 US presidential election.
In a televised address, Trump announced the declassification of thousands of documents that he said relate to alleged vulnerabilities in the US electoral system and claimed China obtained millions of US voter records.
The White House says the move is intended to strengthen election security and build support for new voting legislation.
Critics argue the claims revisit allegations that have previously been disputed and come ahead of the US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera's correspondents report from Washington, with analysis of the political and diplomatic implications.
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