Doxxed & Swatted by MAGA
Summary
Maine Secretary of State Shana Beas discusses her 2023 decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot and the severe personal threats that followed. She outlines Maine’s contingency plans for the 2026 midterms, including legal challenges against federal attempts to control mail-in ballots and preparations for potential ICE interference at polling places. Beas also addresses cybersecurity threats, noting the defunding of federal election security resources and the state’s reliance on paper ballots and air-gapped tabulators to ensure integrity.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and guest background
Trump ballot disqualification and doxxing threats
Midterm election security planning in Maine
Mail-in ballot logistics and postal service issues
Federal pre-approval of mail ballots and legal challenges
Supreme Court rulings and voter reassurance
Hope for Supreme Court and bipartisan support
Clerk training and secure ballot delivery
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Ballot production, distribution, and USPS reliability
ICE at polling places and legal prohibitions
Managing protests and ensuring access to polls
Judicial standby and rapid legal response
Combating AI deepfakes and disinformation
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Cybersecurity defunding and information sharing gaps
Vulnerabilities in election infrastructure and tabulators
Changes in federal agency cooperation and briefings
Legal challenges to federal seizure of ballots
DOJ monitors, warrants, and rule of law
Personal motivation and commitment to democracy
Closing remarks and future episodes
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