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Donald Trump has used a primetime televised address to accuse China of interfering in the 2020 US election and to claim there are "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems.
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On this episode, Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann give their immediate reaction straight after Trump's primetime address, discussing the claims made in the speech, the political response and what it could mean for the upcoming midterm elections.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
00:00 Welcome to the President’s Path
00:41 Breaking Down Trump's Primetime Address
01:35 Claims of Chinese election Interference in 2020
03:44 The Push for the SAVE America Act
06:05 What the 2021 National Intelligence Council Found
08:04 Is Trump Setting Expectations Ahead of the Midterms?
10:19 How Will Voters React?
12:46 Is this a distraction tactic?
You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fNqET8NRP5nvRNKwbkZVcF
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Donald Trump has used a primetime televised address to accuse China of interfering in the 2020 US election and to claim there are "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems.
Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 bbc.in/3VyyriM
On this episode, Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann give their immediate reaction straight after Trump's primetime address, discussing the claims made in the speech, the political response and what it could mean for the upcoming midterm elections.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
00:00 Welcome to the President’s Path
00:41 Breaking Down Trump's Primetime Address
01:35 Claims of Chinese election Interference in 2020
03:44 The Push for the SAVE America Act
06:05 What the 2021 National Intelligence Council Found
08:04 Is Trump Setting Expectations Ahead of the Midterms?
10:19 How Will Voters React?
12:46 Is this a distraction tactic?
You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fNqET8NRP5nvRNKwbkZVcF
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