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President Trump claims 18 states’ voter data was compromised
By Tim Darnell, Associated Press at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 17, 2026
· 5 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday his administration is declassifying documents that indicate China compromised the voter lists and election data in 18 states, beginning with the 2020 election.Trump did not list the states whose election data he said ha...
Key takeaway (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday his administration is declassifying documents that indicate China compromised the voter lists and election data in 18 states, beginning with the 2020 election.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
For Georgia residents, the president's claims of compromised voter data raise concerns about the security of their own voting information. As one of the states that could potentially be affected, Georgians may be wondering if their personal data is among the 220 million voter files allegedly in the hands of foreign governments. The fact that President Trump did not specify which 18 states were compromised only adds to the uncertainty. Georgia's senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, have already expressed skepticism about the president's claims, but for many voters, the issue of election security is a pressing concern that transcends partisan politics. As the midterm elections approach, Georgians will be watching closely to see how state and federal officials respond to these allegations and what steps they take to protect the integrity of the voting process.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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