Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears

In a primetime speech, President Donald Trump raised concerns about the vulnerability of US election infrastructure to cyberattacks, declassifying documents without offering substantial proof that such interference had occurred or impacted election outcomes. Critics, including Democrats and election integrity advocates, slammed the speech for stoking unnecessary voter fears. This incident underscores the ongoing tension around election security and the potential for misinformation to influence public perception, highlighting the stakes involved in maintaining public trust in democratic processes.