Trump calls for DOJ investigation into Maryland’s mail-in ballot system
President Trump has called for a DOJ investigation into Maryland's mail-in ballot system following reports of voters receiving incorrect party ballots. The issue arose after the State Board of Elections confirmed that thousands of ballots were sent out incorrectly. Governor Wes Moore is also pushing for redistricting efforts amid the controversy.
- ▪Trump directed the DOJ to investigate the mail-in ballot mishap in Maryland.
- ▪The State Board of Elections confirmed that 500,000 mail-in ballots were sent incorrectly.
- ▪Governor Wes Moore is renewing calls for redistricting after previous efforts failed.
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President Donald Trump on Monday called for the Department of Justice to investigate Maryland’s mail-in ballot system after a mishap led to voters receiving the wrong party ballot for the primary election. Trump’s direction also comes as Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) is renewing calls to redistrict the state’s congressional districts after his initial directive failed in the state legislature. Recommended Stories DOJ announces $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Biden lawfare victims Trump moves to drop $10 billion IRS lawsuit as DOJ weighs weaponization victims fund Comey says he would still reopen Clinton email probe despite Trump election The president said the investigation is due to an error confirmed by Maryland’s State Board of Elections that thousands of mail-in ballots were sent…
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