Published July 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Documents allege China blackmailed U.S. officials and that Iran and China sought to sway the 2020 election
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Documents allege that China was blackmailing U.S. officials and that both Iran and China sought to influence the 2020 election. President Trump has referenced the claims, prompting fact-checking from media outlets.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from National Review. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
