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Trump’s Noncitizen Claim Debunked by Arizona, Georgia Officials

7/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed noncitizens were on registration lists, prompting Arizona Secretary Adrian Fontes and Georgia Secretary Gabe Sterling to dismiss it as baseless.
Arizona Secretary Adrian Fontes noted that 85 percent of voters use mail ballots and will keep system while Georgia Secretary Gabe Sterling said voter rolls stay accessible for verification.
Both officials said the 2020-2024 elections were secure and the 2026 elections are expected to be safer.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed noncitizens were on registration lists, prompting Arizona Secretary Adrian Fontes and Georgia Secretary Gabe Sterling to dismiss it as baseless.
Arizona Secretary Adrian Fontes noted that 85 percent of voters use mail ballots and will keep system while Georgia Secretary Gabe Sterling said voter rolls stay accessible for verification.
Both officials said the 2020-2024 elections were secure and the 2026 elections are expected to be safer.