Karoline Leavitt Refuses To Rule Out Using ICE In Elections
Summary
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, did not dismiss the possibility of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being present at polling places during the upcoming midterm elections. This comes after comments by Steve Bannon suggested ICE might be used to secure these sites. The Department of Homeland Security, however, stated that ICE is not planning operations specifically focused on polling places.Key Facts
- Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
- Leavitt addressed questions about ICE agents possibly being at polling locations.
- Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, mentioned ICE "surrounding polls."
- Leavitt said she hadn't heard President Trump suggest this idea.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated ICE has no plans for poll-focused operations.
- ICE could arrest individuals if there is an ongoing threat near a polling location.
- The situation is still unfolding, with more updates expected.
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