The Trump administration is escalating its push to challenge election integrity ahead of the midterms, with the Justice Department reportedly pressuring California officials to investigate potential voter fraud by identifying noncitizens registered to vote. Officials have not ruled out intervening in state-level election certification processes, raising concerns over potential interference in the vote-counting process. The move comes as legal and election experts warn of unprecedented efforts to undermine public confidence in the electoral system. Critics argue the focus on voter fraud—despite limited evidence of widespread issues—could sow confusion and delay results in key battleground states.
With less than two weeks to go before the midterms, the Trump administration is ramping up its warnings about voter fraud and is not ruling out the prospect of weighing in on states' election certification efforts. The Justice Department (DOJ) reportedly sent letters Friday to California election officials, directing them to identify potential noncitizens on...
