(The Center Square) – In a primetime address Thursday, President Donald Trump highlighted the need for election integrity while accusing China of meddling in U.S. elections, citing over a dozen states that have been compromised.
Trump began his address by touting the achievements of his administration, citing the economy, lowered prescription drugs, Trump RX, Trump Accounts, the border and the conflict in Iran before leading into a litany of allegations of potential voter meddling.
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