Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears

President Donald Trump claimed in a primetime address that U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors, citing declassified documents but providing no proof of interference affecting election outcomes. He accused China of compromising voter data in 18 states ahead of the 2020 election and criticized Democrats for undermining confidence in election systems. Critics argued his remarks aimed to sow distrust and advantage Republicans in upcoming midterms.