Interference halted by court order
Judge Trina Thompson ordered the Trump administration to halt its interference with election officials after civil rights groups and unions representing election workers filed a legal complaint. The complaint accused the justice department of interfering with the duty of workers to administer the election. This legal action follows reports that the justice department began a criminal investigation into county election officials by issuing federal grand jury subpoenas to those managing local precincts. While the administration claims these actions aim to halt unlawful voting by noncitizens, Judge Thompson wrote that their actions are likely to have the effect of interfering with election administration and disenfranchising lawful voters. The administration also sent a letter to Washington state to demand the secretary of state cease processing ballots based on allegations of non-citizen voters. This administrative pressure targets state officials to influence the outcome of the midterm elections. This attempt to suppress lawful votes through administrative pressure is a blatant and unjustified misuse of federal authority.
Fraud allegations and conviction data
The president has cast doubt on the security of the vote by alleging "rampant" cheating in postal voting and non-citizen voting before the 3 November midterm elections. Trump also offered a $1,000,000 reward to people who report cases of voter fraud in the US which lead to a conviction, a move intended to encourage reporting. These claims of widespread fraud run contrary to findings from research organizations.
| Data Point | Specifics |
|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation convictions (2005-2025) | 24 non-citizen voters |
| Trump’s reported fraud reward | $1,000,000 |
BBC Verify reported that the Heritage Foundation identified 24 cases of non-citizen voting convictions between 2005 and 2025. In a post on Saturday, Trump criticized recent rulings against his administration pertaining to allegations of possible election fraud and vowed to continue fighting for "Election Integrity". The administration carries out a yearslong campaign to fight alleged voter fraud that they believe is widespread, even though research shows it is extremely rare. Trump’s claims of "rampant" cheating in postal voting and non-citizen voting run directly against the reality of the situation. Trump’s administration continues to press officials regarding supposed non-citizen voting, even as legal authorities block such maneuvers to protect the voting process.
