Election Integrity Advocates Challenge Trump's DOJ Influence
WHO:
Alternet - Kurt Olsen, a MAGA attorney and election denier, is now serving in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) via the Southern District of Florida.
Alternet - President Donald Trump is involved in efforts to re-litigate the 2020 election.
Alternet - David Bolter, a 2020 poll worker, is mentioned as having been visited by the FBI.
Alternet - Christine, a poll worker who chose not to provide her full name, reported suspicious activity during the vote counting.
Alternet - David Becker is the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
Alternet - Ryan Crosswell is a former prosecutor expressing concerns about election integrity.
Alternet - Gary M. Restaino is a former DOJ federal prosecutor commenting on the election security unit.
WHAT:
Alternet - Trump is accused of using federal power to intimidate election officials and sow disinformation ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections, according to David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
Alternet - A public statement from fraudulent electors in Wisconsin acknowledged their electoral votes were cast to overturn the 2020 election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," but did not provide details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
CNN - Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton was in first place on election night but appeared at risk of dropping out of the top two as more votes rolled in, while Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, initially led but was overtaken by Democrat Nithya Raman as ballots were counted.
CNN - The current results in California's elections reflect polling data, with Democrat Karen Bass at 34%, Nithya Raman at 29%, and Spencer Pratt at 26%.
Alternet - Olsen is part of a team investigating a "grand conspiracy" and previously oversaw election security at the White House.
Alternet - Free Speech for People sent a letter to 11 Democratic lawmakers urging them to seek Olsen's removal from the DOJ.
Alternet - Trump is accused of "inventing fraud" in California's primary elections, with experts warning that he may ramp up unfounded allegations as election results unfold.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," without providing details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
The Guardian - Trump stated, "3rd World Nation," in a Truth Social post regarding California's election process, criticizing the time taken to count ballots.
Alternet - Trump is attempting to bring back old conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election in Wisconsin.
Alternet - The FBI is using its authority to interview conspiracy theorists related to the 2020 Wisconsin election.
Alternet - A non-partisan audit of the 2020 election in Wisconsin determined it was "safe and secure."
Alternet - The DOJ has canceled election-integrity training sessions for prosecutors and FBI agents.
Alternet - The DOJ deleted a 281-page guide to prosecuting election offenses.
Alternet - The DOJ has not established a command center to monitor election-related emergencies.
Alternet - Trump is accused of using federal power to intimidate election officials and sow disinformation ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections, according to David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
Alternet - A public statement from fraudulent electors in Wisconsin acknowledged their electoral votes were cast to overturn the 2020 election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," but did not provide details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
CNN - Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton was in first place on election night but appeared at risk of dropping out of the top two as more votes rolled in, while Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, initially led but was overtaken by Democrat Nithya Raman as ballots were counted.
CNN - The current results in California's elections reflect polling data, with Democrat Karen Bass at 34%, Nithya Raman at 29%, and Spencer Pratt at 26%.
Alternet - Olsen is part of a team investigating a "grand conspiracy" and previously oversaw election security at the White House.
Alternet - Free Speech for People sent a letter to 11 Democratic lawmakers urging them to seek Olsen's removal from the DOJ.
Alternet - Trump is accused of "inventing fraud" in California's primary elections, with experts warning that he may ramp up unfounded allegations as election results unfold.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," without providing details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
The Guardian - Trump stated, "3rd World Nation," in a Truth Social post regarding California's election process, criticizing the time taken to count ballots.
Alternet - Trump is attempting to bring back old conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election in Wisconsin.
Alternet - The FBI is using its authority to interview conspiracy theorists related to the 2020 Wisconsin election.
Alternet - A non-partisan audit of the 2020 election in Wisconsin determined it was "safe and secure."
Alternet - The DOJ has canceled election-integrity training sessions for prosecutors and FBI agents.
Alternet - The DOJ deleted a 281-page guide to prosecuting election offenses.
Alternet - The DOJ has not established a command center to monitor election-related emergencies.
Alternet - Trump is accused of using federal power to intimidate election officials and sow disinformation ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections, according to David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
Alternet - A public statement from fraudulent electors in Wisconsin acknowledged their electoral votes were cast to overturn the 2020 election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," but did not provide details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
CNN - Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton was in first place on election night but appeared at risk of dropping out of the top two as more votes rolled in, while Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, initially led but was overtaken by Democrat Nithya Raman as ballots were counted.
CNN - The current results in California's elections reflect polling data, with Democrat Karen Bass at 34%, Nithya Raman at 29%, and Spencer Pratt at 26%.
Alternet - Olsen is part of a team investigating a "grand conspiracy" and previously oversaw election security at the White House.
Alternet - Free Speech for People sent a letter to 11 Democratic lawmakers urging them to seek Olsen's removal from the DOJ.
Alternet - Trump is accused of "inventing fraud" in California's primary elections, with experts warning that he may ramp up unfounded allegations as election results unfold.
The Guardian - Trump claimed that California's elections were "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," without providing details on the investigation.
The Guardian - Bill Essayli, Trump's appointee for first assistant US attorney for the central district of California, stated that there are "multiple election fraud investigations under way," but did not provide specifics.
The Guardian - Trump stated, "3rd World Nation," in a Truth Social post regarding California's election process, criticizing the time taken to count ballots.
Alternet - Trump is attempting to bring back old conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election in Wisconsin.
Alternet - The FBI is using its authority to interview conspiracy theorists related to the 2020 Wisconsin election.
Alternet - A non-partisan audit of the 2020 election in Wisconsin determined it was "safe and secure."
Alternet - The DOJ has canceled election-integrity training sessions for prosecutors and FBI agents.
Alternet - The DOJ deleted a 281-page guide to prosecuting election offenses.
Alternet - The DOJ has not established a command center to monitor election-related emergencies.
WHERE:
Alternet - The events discussed primarily take place in Wisconsin, particularly in Milwaukee.
Alternet - The events discussed primarily take place in Wisconsin, particularly in Milwaukee.
Alternet - The events discussed primarily take place in Wisconsin, particularly in Milwaukee.
WHY:
Alternet - The group Free Speech for People expressed concerns about Olsen's involvement in "wrongful access of voting equipment."
The Guardian - Experts express concern that Trump is using federal power to undermine election results and sow doubt among voters, as he has done in previous elections.
Alternet - Trump's actions are seen as an attempt to lay the groundwork for future "fraud" claims by him and the GOP.
Alternet - Concerns are raised that the DOJ's actions may lead to interference with election integrity rather than protection.
Alternet - The group Free Speech for People expressed concerns about Olsen's involvement in "wrongful access of voting equipment."
The Guardian - Experts express concern that Trump is using federal power to undermine election results and sow doubt among voters, as he has done in previous elections.
Alternet - Trump's actions are seen as an attempt to lay the groundwork for future "fraud" claims by him and the GOP.
Alternet - Concerns are raised that the DOJ's actions may lead to interference with election integrity rather than protection.
Alternet - The group Free Speech for People expressed concerns about Olsen's involvement in "wrongful access of voting equipment."
The Guardian - Experts express concern that Trump is using federal power to undermine election results and sow doubt among voters, as he has done in previous elections.
Alternet - Trump's actions are seen as an attempt to lay the groundwork for future "fraud" claims by him and the GOP.
Alternet - Concerns are raised that the DOJ's actions may lead to interference with election integrity rather than protection.
Alternet - The group Free Speech for People expressed concerns about Olsen's involvement in "wrongful access of voting equipment."
The Guardian - Experts express concern that Trump is using federal power to undermine election results and sow doubt among voters, as he has done in previous elections.
Alternet - Trump's actions are seen as an attempt to lay the groundwork for future "fraud" claims by him and the GOP.
Alternet - Concerns are raised that the DOJ's actions may lead to interference with election integrity rather than protection.
HOW:
Alternet - Olsen made a referral to the DOJ that resulted in an FBI search of an election hub near Atlanta in January.
The Guardian - Trump has suggested that Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence, could investigate election issues, indicating a potential use of federal resources to challenge election outcomes.
Alternet - The FBI visited election workers in Milwaukee to ask questions about the handling of the election.
Alternet - The DOJ's lack of a command center and training is alarming to current and former prosecutors, indicating unpreparedness for election threats.
Alternet - Olsen made a referral to the DOJ that resulted in an FBI search of an election hub near Atlanta in January.
The Guardian - Trump has suggested that Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence, could investigate election issues, indicating a potential use of federal resources to challenge election outcomes.
Alternet - The FBI visited election workers in Milwaukee to ask questions about the handling of the election.
Alternet - The DOJ's lack of a command center and training is alarming to current and former prosecutors, indicating unpreparedness for election threats.
Alternet - Olsen made a referral to the DOJ that resulted in an FBI search of an election hub near Atlanta in January.
The Guardian - Trump has suggested that Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence, could investigate election issues, indicating a potential use of federal resources to challenge election outcomes.
Alternet - The FBI visited election workers in Milwaukee to ask questions about the handling of the election.
Alternet - The DOJ's lack of a command center and training is alarming to current and former prosecutors, indicating unpreparedness for election threats.
Alternet - Olsen made a referral to the DOJ that resulted in an FBI search of an election hub near Atlanta in January.
The Guardian - Trump has suggested that Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence, could investigate election issues, indicating a potential use of federal resources to challenge election outcomes.
Alternet - The FBI visited election workers in Milwaukee to ask questions about the handling of the election.
Alternet - The DOJ's lack of a command center and training is alarming to current and former prosecutors, indicating unpreparedness for election threats.
(UPDATED June 10, 2026 12:04 UTC)
Trump is facing accusations of using federal power to intimidate election officials and spread disinformation ahead of the upcoming 2026 and 2028 elections, as highlighted by David Becker from the Center for Election Innovation and Research. In Wisconsin, a group of fraudulent electors has publicly acknowledged their role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, while Trump has claimed that California's elections are under investigation, although he has not provided details. Concerns are growing among experts that Trump's actions may undermine election integrity and lay the groundwork for future unfounded fraud claims, particularly as the DOJ has canceled training sessions for prosecutors and deleted a guide on prosecuting election offenses.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 01:42 UTC)
Trump is facing accusations of using federal power to intimidate election officials and spread disinformation ahead of the upcoming elections, as highlighted by David Becker from the Center for Election Innovation and Research. In Wisconsin, a group of fraudulent electors has publicly acknowledged their role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, while the FBI is actively interviewing conspiracy theorists related to that election, despite a non-partisan audit confirming its security. Meanwhile, in California, Trump has claimed that elections are under investigation and criticized the ballot counting process, as current election results show Democrat Karen Bass leading with 34%, followed by Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 21:30 UTC)
Trump is facing accusations of using federal power to intimidate election officials and spread disinformation as the 2026 and 2028 elections approach, according to David Becker from the Center for Election Innovation and Research. In Wisconsin, a group of fraudulent electors has publicly acknowledged that their electoral votes were intended to overturn the 2020 election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power. Meanwhile, in California's elections, Democrat Karen Bass leads with 34%, followed closely by Nithya Raman at 29%, while Republican Spencer Pratt trails at 26%, reflecting the latest polling data.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 19:42 UTC)
Kurt Olsen, a MAGA attorney and election denier, has taken a position in the U.S. Department of Justice through the Southern District of Florida, where he is part of a team investigating a so-called "grand conspiracy." Free Speech for People has sent a letter to eleven Democratic lawmakers urging them to seek Olsen's removal from the DOJ, citing concerns over his involvement in the wrongful access of voting equipment. Notably, Olsen previously oversaw election security at the White House and made a referral to the DOJ that led to an FBI search of an election hub near Atlanta in January.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 17:42 UTC)
Trump is facing accusations of "inventing fraud" in California's primary elections, with experts warning that he may intensify unfounded claims as the results come in. He has also claimed that California's elections are "under investigation by the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles," although he hasn't provided any details about this investigation. Furthermore, Trump criticized the ballot counting process in California, calling it a "3rd World Nation" and suggested that Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, could look into election issues, raising concerns about the use of federal resources to challenge election outcomes.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 13:52 UTC)
President Trump is actively working to revive conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election in Wisconsin, with the FBI interviewing election workers in Milwaukee about their experiences. A non-partisan audit previously confirmed that the election was "safe and secure," yet concerns are growing that the DOJ's recent actions, including canceling training sessions and deleting a guide on prosecuting election offenses, could undermine election integrity. As Trump lays the groundwork for future claims of fraud, former prosecutors express alarm over the DOJ's lack of preparedness to address potential election threats.