How many noncitizens are on U.S. voter rolls?
Summary
NPR hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Jude Jaffe-Block examine the Trump administration’s unsubstantiated claims of widespread non-citizen voting. They critique the Department of Homeland Security’s flawed methodology and a controversial Census report, noting that both agencies refused to share their data sources. The episode explores how these allegations aim to sow doubt ahead of the midterms, raising concerns about potential election interference and ballot confiscation in close races.
Topics discussed
Intro and DHS claim of 250,000 non-citizen voters
Fact-checking the origins and validity of the numbers
DHS methodology flaws and Nevada's review process
Lack of transparency from DHS officials
Census report and think tank involvement
Listener questions on conflicting voter numbers
Fears of election interference and ballot confiscation
Midterm stakes and close race scenarios
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