election data
Coverage of election data in the Nexus archive.
- Becker: "Hardly a week goes by" without Trump administration threatening election official arrests
CBS News contributors David Becker and Chris Krebs discussed election security concerns following President Trump's speech accusing China of accessing election data. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials could face fines or prison time for failing to secure elections, while Becker noted frequent threats from the administration toward election officials.
- Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump claimed China obtained voter data, calling it the largest compromise of election data in history. However, in 20 states, this information can be accessed by anyone through a simple public request.
- China, elections and Iran: the takeaways from Trump’s White House address
US President Donald Trump delivered a confrontational White House address, accusing China of orchestrating the largest compromise of election data in history and vowing to end complacency over Chinese interference. The speech also linked escalating tensions with Iran to domestic warnings ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
- Trump accuses China of ‘largest compromise of election data in history’ in national address
US President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time speech accusing China of the largest compromise of election data in history. The White House has not released the full agenda, and the timing has drawn attention.