NH Secretary of State Declines Trump DOJ's Election Meddling Requests
New Hampshire Secretary of State has declined to assist the Trump Department of Justice's efforts to collect information on the state's election processes, amid concerns over potential election meddling. The decision comes as part of a larger pushback against the DOJ's Republican-led efforts.
New Hampshire's Secretary of State, a Republican, has declined to assist the Trump Department of Justice in collecting information about the state's election processes, according to reports. This move comes as part of the DOJ's efforts to collect data on various states' electoral systems ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The decision marks a significant pushback against the Trump administration's attempts to interfere with state-level elections. By refusing to cooperate, New Hampshire's top elections official is sending a strong message about the importance of protecting state sovereignty in the face of federal overreach.
