U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Department of Homeland Security has identified around 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote across four U.S. states and announced plans to strengthen federal election security requirements, News.Az reports.
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Speaking about election integrity, Mullin said the effort is aimed at preventing future irregularities rather than revisiting the 2020 presidential election.
“This isn’t about rehashing the 2020 election. This is just exposing what took place and to make sure it never happens again. And there’s some really easy steps that can be taken to secure our elections. It shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Everybody should know that their vote counts,” he said.
According to Mullin, DHS has identified approximately 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada.
“We’ve identified 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in just four states. Mind you, we have 46 other states,” he said.
The secretary also claimed that foreign adversaries possess access to critical components used in U.S. voting machines, arguing that election systems remain vulnerable.
“We know for sure that our foreign adversaries have parts that are vital pieces in our voting machines. We know that they can change voter registration and your vote. We know it’s possible. There’s not a question. It’s not even for debate,” Mullin stated.
Mullin said the administration plans to make election security enhancements mandatory for states seeking federal election funding, adding that election records will be reviewed before and after elections to identify ineligible voters, including non-citizens and deceased individuals.
He also warned that individuals who vote illegally, as well as election officials who fail to implement required security measures after receiving federal guidance, could face legal accountability.
