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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their efforts are motivated not by political bias, they say, but a growing sense of alarm that President Donald Trump will harm American democracy by undermining the integrity of the vote.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 7:44 PM

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The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 20, 7:44 PMU.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

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