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Trump Cuts Election Security Funding, Sparks Widespread Concerns

4/15/2025

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President Trump's administration is under fire for slashing federal election security funding, including a significant $10 million cut to cybersecurity programs. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate voiced alarm over these reductions, stressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity. Additionally, the SAVE Act's requirement for proof of citizenship could overwhelm election offices and disenfranchise eligible voters, raising further concerns.

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President Trump's administration is under fire for slashing federal election security funding, including a significant $10 million cut to cybersecurity programs. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate voiced alarm over these reductions, stressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity. Additionally, the SAVE Act's requirement for proof of citizenship could overwhelm election offices and disenfranchise eligible voters, raising further concerns.