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Mullin threatens states as DHS launches widespread review of elections

Mullin threatens states as DHS launches widespread review of elections

Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke about election security, saying foreign countries could hack voting machines. He warned states that do not work with his department that he would apply strong measures to investigate any illegal votes.

Key Facts

  • Markwayne Mullin is the Homeland Security Secretary.
  • Mullin claims foreign adversaries might hack voting machines.
  • He threatened states that do not cooperate with his department.
  • Mullin said he would use "maximum pressure" to find any illegal votes.
  • President Donald Trump had spoken about election security the day before Mullin’s address.
  • Mullin’s comments were more forceful than President Trump’s.
  • The department is conducting a widespread review of elections.
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