US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that the federal government will continue examining voter registration records to identify potential cases of people who voted without meeting the legal requirements.
In a statement released to the public, Mullin maintained
that authorities are reviewing the records of individuals identified as having
allegedly participated illegally in the midterm elections. The official
emphasized that any irregularities will be investigated, including whether
ineligible citizens cast ballots.
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) stance is part
of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to strengthen controls over
voter registration and ensure that only legally authorized individuals
participate in federal elections.
Mullin had previously announced that, after the polls
closed, his department would collect voting records and cross-reference them
with other official databases. The stated objective is to detect possible cases
of illegal voting and refer the findings to the appropriate authorities.