Trump Reveals China Stole Voter Registration Data From 220 Million Americans

President Trump announced that newly declassified intelligence documents show China obtained voter registration data belonging to approximately 220 million Americans, calling it the largest known breach of U.S. election-related information in history.

Speaking during a primetime address from the White House, President Trump said the stolen records included names, addresses, phone numbers, political affiliations, and other voter registration information. He argued the data was gathered as part of a broader Chinese effort to undermine confidence in American elections and interfere in U.S. politics.

President Trump also accused elements within the U.S. intelligence community of minimizing or concealing the extent of China’s activities. He said some intelligence regarding the breach was withheld from him during his first term and claimed newly declassified documents reveal internal discussions about suppressing information related to Chinese election activities.

According to President Trump, the breach began in 2019 as Chinese intelligence agencies sought to collect massive amounts of American voter information. He further alleged that FBI analysts downplayed evidence of Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 election and called for a full investigation into the handling of the intelligence.

The administration released a collection of declassified documents alongside the speech, including intelligence assessments and other records related to election security and foreign influence operations. President Trump said the materials demonstrate that federal agencies had long been aware of vulnerabilities in America’s election infrastructure.

President Trump used the address to renew his call for stronger election security measures, including proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration and additional safeguards against foreign interference. He argued that restoring confidence in elections will require greater transparency and tougher protections against hostile foreign governments.