By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-president-trump-criticizes-states-withholding-voter-info Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: President Trump criticizes states withholding voter info Politics Jul 19, 2017 12:09 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump kicked off his voter fraud commission’s first meeting Wednesday by criticizing states that failed to comply with the commission’s requests to turn over voter information. Trump says “one has to wonder what they’re worried about.” Numerous states rebuffed the commission’s request for detailed voter data, including voter names, voting histories and party registrations. READ MORE: A Trump commission requested voter data. Here’s what every state is saying Trump said the commission will “protect” the nation’s democracy and “uphold the integrity of the ballot.” He insisted it would be nonpartisan and “follow the facts” wherever they might lead. There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in last year’s election. But Trump signed an executive action to create the commission, led by Vice President Mike Pence, to investigate any improper voting. Democrats have attacked the commission as a ploy to disenfranchise voters. WATCH: Trump’s voter fraud commission meets for the first time We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump kicked off his voter fraud commission’s first meeting Wednesday by criticizing states that failed to comply with the commission’s requests to turn over voter information. Trump says “one has to wonder what they’re worried about.” Numerous states rebuffed the commission’s request for detailed voter data, including voter names, voting histories and party registrations. READ MORE: A Trump commission requested voter data. Here’s what every state is saying Trump said the commission will “protect” the nation’s democracy and “uphold the integrity of the ballot.” He insisted it would be nonpartisan and “follow the facts” wherever they might lead. There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in last year’s election. But Trump signed an executive action to create the commission, led by Vice President Mike Pence, to investigate any improper voting. Democrats have attacked the commission as a ploy to disenfranchise voters. WATCH: Trump’s voter fraud commission meets for the first time We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now