Trump rallies base with China rhetoric ahead of US midterms

Former President Donald Trump delivered a national address in which he accused China of attempting to influence the 2020 U.S. election. He framed the claim as a broader attack on the "deep state" and used it to stir distrust in the electoral system.

Trump said the message is meant to mobilise his supporters for the upcoming midterm elections, warning that a low turnout could harm his chances. He also promoted the Save America Act, a legislative proposal that critics say would tighten voting rules and could restrict access for millions of voters. The speech reflects his strategy of confronting both foreign adversaries and domestic Democratic opponents, including emerging populist figures within the Democratic Party.