Election deniers stoke Trump-driven ballot security fears before midterms
Former and current officials who bolstered claims of voter fraud in 2020 make fresh allegations of vulnerabilities
TL;DR
- Prominent election deniers are spreading fears about US election security ahead of the midterms.
- These individuals, including former officials who supported Trump's 2020 fraud claims, allege vulnerabilities in voting machines and processes.
- Concerns have been raised about voting machines using QR codes and components manufactured in China.
- Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation called predictions of Democratic Senate gains a 'psyop' to depress conservative turnout.
- There is an ongoing effort to assert greater federal control over state-run elections, with claims that the Trump administration is developing plans.
- Cleta Mitchell stated that the justice department is inquiring about voter data shared by Georgia with non-profit groups.
- Donald Trump has promoted false claims of election fraud and insecurity, advocating for measures like restricting mail-in voting and creating a federal voter database.