Fact Check: Did China secretly obtain 220 million U.S. voter files in the largest election-data breach in history?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: China carried out “the largest compromise of election data in history,” acquiring 220 million U.S. voter files, and officials kept it secret.


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: State voter-registration files are largely public records, and a 2020 intelligence assessment had already reported that Chinese officials analyzed state voter data. Trump provided no evidence that China altered voter records or changed election data.


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Date: 07/24/2026


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Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check