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DOJ vows 'aggressive actions' to secure midterm elections

Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter said the DOJ will take "aggressive actions" and is already implementing ballot security and fraud-prevention measures ahead of the November midterms.

Published Sep 22, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ

With the November midterm elections six weeks away, Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter told reporters Tuesday that the Trump administration is already implementing ballot security and fraud-prevention measures. McCotter said the Department of Justice will take "aggressive actions" to help secure the elections.