Becker: "Hardly a week goes by" without Trump administration threatening election official arrests
Summary
Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have frequently warned election workers that they could be arrested or face legal consequences if they do not protect election security. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said election officials might be fined or even go to prison if they fail to secure elections.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump recently gave a speech accusing China of accessing election data.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials about possible fines or prison time for not securing elections.
- David Becker, a CBS News contributor, stated that threats of arrest against election officials are happening almost every week under this administration.
- These threats toward election workers have become very common and noticeable.
- The discussion took place on the CBS show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
- Chris Krebs, another CBS News contributor, also joined the discussion.
- The issue relates to the administration’s concern over election security and foreign interference.
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