Trump’s China election data claims draw Beijing denial, stir AAPI fears

Trump’s China-blaming brings back memories of the COVID-19 pandemic, where he repeatedly used words like “China virus” and “kung flu” to refer to the disease.

Jul 20, 2026

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President Donald Trump’s accusation that China stole 220 million American voter files to sway the 2020 election drew a sharp denial from Beijing and stirred fresh anxiety among Chinese American leaders, who fear their communities could become political scapegoats ahead of the November midterms.

Allegations and denial

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