In a recent address concerning foreign interference in elections, President Trump made broad claims regarding China. However, when questioned this week about confronting Beijing on the matter, Trump seemed to minimize his earlier warnings.
This situation occurs as Democrats express worries about the president’s focus on elections and potential actions by him and his allies before the midterms. Liz Landers provides insight into these developments.
Liz Landers reports.
Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, focusing on the White House and the Trump administration. Before joining the News Hour, she was the national security correspondent at Scripps News, covering disinformation.

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