FBI uncovers Chinese plot to rig 2020 election for Biden

In the United States, allegations have emerged that the Chinese Communist Party manufactured fake U.S. driver’s licenses aimed at facilitating mail-in voting for the 2020 presidential election. Details about this scheme were revealed in a declassified report released on June 17, 2025, by FBI Director Kash Patel following requests from Senator Chuck Grassley. The report claims that these counterfeit licenses were intended to enable Chinese nationals residing in the U.S. to cast fraudulent votes, specifically benefiting Joe Biden's campaign. This significant allegation raises concerns about foreign influence on American elections and the integrity of the electoral process. Before the report was declassified, it had been withheld under the leadership of former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who had previously testified before Congress that there were no known plans of foreign interference in the 2020 election. The intelligence regarding the manufacturing of fraudulent driver’s licenses was reportedly disregarded, and its release was recalled, which Patel claims constitutes a significant oversight or cover-up within the agency. Grassley has called for further investigation into the reason behind this suppression of information and who was responsible for the recall of the original reports. The intelligence community's handling of the situation has been heavily criticized, with claims of political motivations influencing the assessment of potential election interference. A considerable number of counterfeit licenses, reported at nearly 20,000, were intercepted by Customs and Border Protection during the election year, which raises further alarm regarding the extent and execution of this operation. Critics have asserted that if intelligence officials in the FBI actively suppressed relevant information regarding election fraud, it could signify serious repercussions for the agency's integrity along with the perceived transparency of U.S. elections. As the Senate Judiciary Committee continues investigating these allegations, more documents and evidence are expected to emerge. The implications of these claims may have significant effects on not only the understanding of the 2020 election but also on policies regarding foreign interference in future elections. The renewed focus on this issue underscores a critical aspect of national security amid growing concerns about the integrity of American democratic processes.