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DHS Secretary Mullin cites 250,000 non-citizens on voter rolls in four states after Trump speech

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DHS Secretary Mullin cites 250,000 non-citizens on voter rolls in four states after Trump speech

Jul 17, 2026

USA TODAY video covers DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s July 17, 2026 press briefing following President Trump’s primetime speech on election security. Mullin details DHS findings of approximately 250,000-278,000 non-citizens on voter rolls in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada, plus data from 23 participating states including deceased registrants. He discusses the SAVE program, grant requirements for states, prosecutions for illegal voting, and accountability for prior intelligence handling of 2020 issues. Mullin references letters sent to state officials, CISA updates, and enforcement priorities. Sourcing draws from DHS data comparisons with immigration records; questions address network coverage, accountability, and state participation.

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DHS Secretary Mullin warns noncitizens on voter rolls of federal charges

Jul 17, 2026

C-SPAN clip shows DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin at a July 17, 2026 news conference on election security. He states Real ID does not establish citizenship or voting eligibility, announces plans to audit voter rolls before and after elections for noncitizens and deceased voters, and warns of prosecution for illegal registration or voting. Mullin cites penalties of up to five years in prison and $250,000 fines. The segment is a direct official statement with no additional guests or graphics referenced in the transcript.

▶ Source: C-SPAN