Sen. Loeffler calls for probe into China's use of US nonprofits to meddle in election

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., wrote to top government officials on Thursday, calling for an investigation into the use of American nonprofits by China to interfere in U.S. elections and policies — reflecting a growing concern that the communist government is seeking to meddle in the November election.

“Although publicly available assessments of the Chinese government efforts do not elaborate on how they are carrying out these efforts, it is clear that the Chinese government has experience using nongovernmental entities to execute the Chinese government’s policy goals,” Loeffler said in a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig.

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A number of officials have warned about possible election interference from China, along with other countries such as Iran and Russia. Officials have warned that China is seeking to change the policy environment, counter criticism of China and put pressure on officials who oppose the communist regime.

Barr was asked last month on CNN which country was more assertive and aggressive in election meddling.

“I believe it’s China,” Barr said. “Because I’ve seen the intelligence, that’s what I’ve concluded.”

In August, the intelligence community warned that Iran is seeking to undermine President Trump and Russia working to denigrate Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Officials also said China “prefers” that Trump does not win in November.