John Solomon downplays prospects of election security emergency declaration

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John Solomon, the head of the White House Government Transparency Taskforce, has indicated that there is currently no momentum for President Donald Trump to declare a national security emergency ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, Solomon stated that he does not sense a widespread concern regarding election security that would necessitate such a move.

Solomon, a conservative media entrepreneur and special government employee, was instrumental in the July release of classified documents that alleged foreign election meddling and a cover-up by the “deep state”. While some political operatives, including Steve Bannon, had previously called for an emergency declaration to potentially restrict mail-in voting or deploy the National Guard to polling stations, Solomon noted that such a declaration is not currently on the table.

Efforts to increase election confidence have included a request to permit states to utilize a Department of Homeland Security database to cross-reference voter information with federal citizenship and Social Security records.

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Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · Government Transparency Taskforce · John Solomon · Steve Bannon

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[● 3 SOURCES] A request has been made to allow states to use a Department of Homeland Security database to verify voter information against federal records. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] There is currently no momentum for a national security emergency declaration regarding the midterm elections. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] John Solomon was hired by the White House to lead the Government Transparency Taskforce. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The administration released formerly classified documents in July alleging foreign election meddling and a deep state cover-up. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au