Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson recently raised concerns about the integrity of US elections during an event at Mar-a-Lago. The event focused on the topic of “election integrity,” with Trump perpetuating false claims about the 2020 election being rigged and future mass voter fraud. Johnson also fueled baseless concerns about undocumented immigrants casting votes in the presidential election, calling it a “serious problem.”
Despite Trump and Johnson’s assertions, the existing system effectively prevents mass voting by non-citizens in US elections. Voter registration requires individuals to provide proof of citizenship, such as a driver’s license or social security number, and swear under penalty of perjury that they are US citizens. Data from voting experts and nonpartisan organizations show that instances of non-citizens voting in federal elections are extremely rare, with only a few confirmed cases over the years.
In addition to spreading misinformation about voter fraud, Trump made unsubstantiated claims about migrants entering the US, the Biden administration interfering in legal cases against him, and legal scholars’ opinions on Roe v. Wade. These claims were debunked by fact-checkers and experts, highlighting the importance of verifying information and addressing false narratives that can undermine the integrity of democracy and the legal system.