Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on September 27, 2026, discussing the upcoming midterm elections. He highlighted the need to prepare for potential claims of election corruption by former President Donald Trump, who has a history of making such allegations. Himes emphasized that his role was to provide reassurance to the public regarding the integrity of the election process, as he receives real-time intelligence from U.S. officials on foreign threats.

The congressman explained the difference between interference and influence, clarifying that interference involves direct manipulation of the voting system or tally, while influence is a more common occurrence, such as the impact of social media campaigns. He also discussed Iran's strategic position during the midterm elections, noting that the Iranian regime could influence the outcome by disrupting oil and fertilizer exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Himes considered the recent bilateral communication channel between China and the United States regarding artificial intelligence incidents as a positive step forward.