Full Breakdown
Trump Administration Launches Voter-Fraud Probe Targeting Non-Citizen Voting in Wisconsin and Seven Other States
9/2/2026, 2:14:55 AM
Investigation Launch
Field interviews and prosecutorial reviews are slated to start in Wisconsin and eight additional states—Washington, Missouri, Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, Nevada, New York and Connecticut—between early September and mid-October, according to federal guidance reviewed by CNN.
Background and Prior Federal Scrutiny
Federal interest in Wisconsin’s election processes intensified after the 2020 presidential contest, which former President Donald Trump continues to claim he won despite lacking evidence. Earlier this year, FBI agents interviewed state and local election workers, and the Trump administration has repeatedly demanded voter-information records and new complaint-handling mechanisms from state officials.
Official Statements & Responses
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers condemned the effort, calling it “absolutely ridiculous” and suggesting it aims to sow uncertainty about a functioning system.
Data and Scope
Since April 2025, DHS has identified more than 24,000 potential cases of non-citizens on state voter rolls. The investigation will involve agents reviewing voter histories in the nine targeted states and pursuing “investigative leads” that could lead to criminal charges and deportation for any confirmed violations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think that's absolutely ridiculous. We'll fight whatever they are doing – it's more of an issue of DHS saying, 'yeah, we want to have people feel uncertain about a system that actually works,' and that's how they do it,” — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers
