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The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote.

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U.S. battleground states

Who
Markwayne Mullin, Trump administration
What
The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:35:28 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
U.S. battleground states ·
Why
The agency has quietly acknowledged that the figures used to support these claims are not fully vetted.
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The Department of Homeland Security is using unverified figures to challenge election officials in battleground states regarding non-citizen voting. This action could undermine confidence in election processes.

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