"It must be exhausting to regularly manufacture outrage even over the most commonsense statements. Yes, we must build election infrastructure that makes it easy and secure for eligible American citizens to votewhile preventing non-citizens, including illegal aliens, from casting ballots. The choice of who to vote for is obviously up to the voters themselves. So here's the real question for @jaketapper @jonkarl and anyone else clutching pearls over this: Do you actually support allowing people who are in this country illegally to vote in our elections?"
"When it gets to election day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
DHS asserted a commitment to build election infrastructure that makes voting easy and secure for eligible American citizens while preventing non-citizens from casting ballots. The statement framed voter ID requirements and proactive election-day measures as necessary to ensure eligible voters elect leaders. Critics and media figures responded with concern about the implications and the phrase about "electing the right leaders." A border agency official declined to defend the specific phrasing and suggested only legally eligible individuals should vote. The controversy focused on the boundary between election administration and immigration enforcement responsibilities.
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