Trump tries to undermine trust in elections, but documents don't support his claims
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Author/contributor
- Liz Landers (Author)
Title
Trump tries to undermine trust in elections, but documents don't support his claims
Abstract
The Trump administration escalated efforts to exert control over the nation’s elections. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened local election officials with jail time if they refuse to cooperate with requests for voter data. It follows the president's prime-time address reviving debunked claims about the integrity of American elections.
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PBS News
Date
2026-07-17
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8/8/26, 5:32 PM
Language
English
License
Democracy & Governance
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United States of America
Citation
Liz Landers. (2026, July 17). Trump tries to undermine trust in elections, but documents don’t support his claims. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-tries-to-undermine-trust-in-elections-but-documents-dont-support-his-claims
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