Lara Trump's Comments on RNC's Ballot Handling Spark Controversy
Lara Trump, RNC co-chair, claims the committee has the capability to 'physically handle ballots' at polling sites, raising alarms among election experts and critics.
- Lara Trump stated the RNC has 'people who can physically handle the ballots' during an interview, prompting widespread criticism and concerns about election integrity.
- Critics, including historians and legal experts, describe the remarks as suggestive of potential election interference and authoritarian tactics.
- The RNC's plan reportedly includes deploying 100,000 volunteers and attorneys to monitor polling sites, intensifying scrutiny over their role in the electoral process.
- Social media and political commentators have reacted strongly, with some accusing the RNC of planning to manipulate election outcomes.
- The controversy comes amid ongoing debates about election security and integrity, especially following disputes over the 2020 presidential election results.