2020 US elections
Coverage of 2020 US elections in the Nexus archive.
- Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice
Despite President Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections, China and the United States maintain an agreement to pursue stability. China responded measuredly, with recent actions including Washington lifting sanctions on Hong Kong and a planned trip to the US by a Chinese official.
- Trump pursues a deeper bond with China’s leader, despite hostile speech
President Trump is seeking a stronger relationship with China's leader, even as he has made hostile remarks. Chinese officials believe his accusations of Chinese election interference in 2020 were motivated by domestic politics rather than foreign policy.
- Trump doubles down on 2020 US voter fraud claims
President Trump renewed his accusation that foreign actors interfered in the 2020 US elections, specifically citing China's access to voter data. He vowed to declassify documents supporting these claims, which have previously been debunked.