The Trump administration has increased its efforts to assert influence over national elections. Markwayne Mullin, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has warned local election officials that they could face jail time if they do not comply with requests for voter data. This move comes after President Trump’s televised speech where he repeated unsubstantiated claims about the security of American elections.
Reporting by Liz Landers
Liz Landers serves as a correspondent for PBS News Hour. She focuses on coverage of the White House and the Trump administration. Before her current role, she was the national security correspondent for Scripps News, where she also reported on matters of disinformation.
Contribution by Kayan Taraporevala
Kayan Taraporevala works as an Associate Producer for PBS News Hour.