What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states claiming 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts say this could be a significant overcount. The letters were sent in response to an investigation.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states. He said 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. But experts think this number is too high. They are investigating this claim.
Why it matters
This story is important because it affects how we vote and who can vote. It also shows how the government is investigating this issue.
- Who sent letters to four states?
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
- How many non-citizens were said to be registered to vote?
- 250,000
- What do experts think about this claim?
- They think the number is too high
How outlets are framing the same story
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The outlets report on the claim made by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, but they also mention that experts think the number is too high. This shows that the outlets are framing the story as a claim that needs to be verified.
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Claim of 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote
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Experts think the number is too high
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