President Donald Trump renewed claims about election integrity during a primetime address, alleging vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and citing Michigan as an example of what he described as election-related misconduct.
During the address, Trump claimed voting machines could be susceptible to foreign interference and alleged that a Michigan-based “Get Out The Vote” organization attempted to submit fraudulent voter registration forms.
Trump said he directed federal authorities to investigate.
“Tonight, I’m asking the FBI director to ensure that the matter is fully investigated and to work with the Department of Justice to prosecute those responsible for any crimes,” said Trump.
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Trump’s claims about foreign interference in U.S. voting systems contradict findings from multiple federal agencies.
In March 2021, the National Intelligence Council released a report concluding that while foreign actors attempted to undermine confidence in U.S. elections, they were unsuccessful and that no foreign actor attempted to alter any technical aspect of the voting process.
The report said it observed “no indications that any foreign actor attempted...
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