Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say
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Key Points:
- President Trump's upcoming Thursday night speech is expected to address new allegations of Chinese interference in U.S. elections, including claims that Beijing compromised U.S. voter data.
- The speech will reportedly include accusations that the CIA was aware of this interference during Trump's first term but failed to inform him.
- The audience for the primetime address will feature key cabinet members, including heads of the CIA, FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and Department of Homeland Security, though some officials may be absent due to scheduling conflicts.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to confirm details, emphasizing that the content of the speech remains unknown and encouraging the public to watch the address.
- This is a developing story and further updates are expected.
