A hidden breach: U.S. intel knew of China’s access to voter data in 2020 U.S. intelligence confirmed in 2020 that China accessed and analyzed American voter registration data from multiple states. This information was not fully disclosed to Congress or the public, despite similar Chinese actions in the UK sparking a major diplomatic incident. Internal disagreement existed within intelligence agencies over whether China moved beyond analysis to active election influence. The secrecy has resurfaced as lawmakers debate election security legislation, with officials now working to declassify related documents. The revelations raise significant questions about foreign interference and the transparency of U.S. intelligence assessments. …

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