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Trump Threatens $1 B Security Cuts After Firing EAC Members

7/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed three Election Assistance Commission members and warned states that $1 billion in security funds could be cut if they reject his voting-rule proposals.
Peter Finn said the 5 percent ballot audit proposal raises unanswered questions about its geographic scope.
Miles Taylor warned that withholding the grants threatens anti-terrorism and cyber-security programs.
Dafydd Townley warned the Save America Act could disenfranchise two million voters lacking birth certificates or passports.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed three Election Assistance Commission members and warned states that $1 billion in security funds could be cut if they reject his voting-rule proposals.
Peter Finn said the 5 percent ballot audit proposal raises unanswered questions about its geographic scope.
Miles Taylor warned that withholding the grants threatens anti-terrorism and cyber-security programs.
Dafydd Townley warned the Save America Act could disenfranchise two million voters lacking birth certificates or passports.