Published July 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
President Trump says U.S. election data was collected by China.
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President Trump said U.S. election data was collected by China, citing classified documents he said showed election interference and major vulnerabilities. China dismissed the accusations as fabricated and threatened countermeasures, while critics raised concerns the claims could be used to challenge midterm results.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 12 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from HotAir. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
