DHS chief releases unsubstantiated election findings as Democrats slam Trump attempt to undermine system – live

The Guardian reports that former President Trump made unverified claims about Chinese interference in the twenty twenty election. In a speech Thursday, Trump introduced allegations with scant evidence — despite assessments from US intelligence officials that no foreign actor attempted to alter voting processes. The Department of Homeland Security chief is now amplifying these unsubstantiated claims, prompting Democrats to accuse Trump of working to undermine electoral integrity ahead of the midterms.

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