Republicans Say They’re Satisfied With 2020 Election Security After Classified Briefings

By The Hill
Posted on 07/11/19 | News Source: MATZAV

Congressional Republicans are expressing confidence that the 2020 elections will be secure, despite strong protests from Democrats that more needs to be done.

House and Senate members received separate classified briefings from senior administration officials on Wednesday, during which the plans for securing the 2020 elections were outlined in the wake of Russia’s extensive interference ahead of the 2016 vote.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of President Trump who has previously supported additional election security legislation, said that he was “very impressed” by the administration’s efforts ahead of 2020.

“They all said the president is giving them every authority they’ve asked for. No interference from the White House,” Graham said.

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