President Donald Trump announced that he possesses classified information showing Chinese interference in the US presidency, and said he will declassify intelligence on foreign election interference and name individuals in the 'deep state' with foreign ties, according to a statement.
President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he possesses classified information regarding Chinese interference in the US presidency and that he intends to declassify intelligence on foreign election interference, as well as reveal the names of individuals he described as part of the 'deep state' with foreign ties.
The statement adds to Trump's recent remarks on foreign interference and government transparency. On July 14, The Zioneer reported that Trump had hinted at a dramatic announcement. On July 16, CBS reported that Trump planned to reveal details of Chinese interference in voter databases, citing unnamed sources.
The timing and scope of the declassification remain unclear. The announcement comes amid ongoing US security operations against Iran and other foreign policy challenges.
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