Federal authorities are intensifying efforts to investigate and prosecute cases of alleged illegal voting ahead of the midterm elections, with some cases being announced at public press conferences. The Department of Justice’s actions contrast sharply with persistent claims of widespread voter fraud that allegedly influence election outcomes, despite a lack of evidence supporting those assertions. The focus comes as election integrity remains a contentious issue in political discourse.
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute people they say illegally cast ballots, sometimes holding televised press conferences to make the announcements. But there is no evidence to support President Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud that skews election results. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.
