Trump's New Voter Verification Process For States
Larry O’Connor > Video
Monday, August 24, 2026
In this segment, Hans Von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow, discusses the ongoing legal battles surrounding the Trump administration's efforts to ensure voter rolls are accurate and up-to-date. The conversation delves into the Supreme Court's recent administrative stay on a lower court injunction, allowing the construction of the presidential ballroom to proceed. Von Spakovsky critiques the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of showing actual injury to file a lawsuit and questioning the precedent set by such rulings. The discussion then shifts to Anthony Fauci’s legal defense fund amid investigations into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Von Spakovsky weighs the necessity of such funds for federal employees facing scrutiny, considering the rarity of individual lawsuits against federal workers. Additionally, the segment touches on a racially charged case in Texas and debates the implications of the Motor Voter Law, highlighting the federal government’s authority to ensure accurate voter rolls and the potential chaos that may ensue if states do not comply before the upcoming elections.
