Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former President Trump's daughter-in-law, made a strong statement at Turning Point USA’s convention in Detroit, Michigan. She declared that the RNC is committed to prosecuting anyone found cheating in an election, emphasizing the importance of upholding election integrity.
The RNC recently launched a swing state initiative aimed at mobilizing thousands of polling place monitors, poll workers, and attorneys to serve as watchdogs for election integrity in the upcoming November elections. Lara Trump announced the goal of recruiting over 100,000 poll watchers and 500 lawyers to be deployed at election sites across the country.
For decades, the RNC was restricted in its ability to coordinate poll watching activities due to a federal court consent decree established to prevent voter intimidation efforts. However, the decree was lifted in 2018, providing the RNC with a unique opportunity to train individuals to work in polling locations and tabulation centers.
The RNC's new effort focuses on preventing potential attempts to circumvent election rules by deploying monitors to observe every step of the election process. The party plans to create hotlines for poll watchers to report issues and take legal action when necessary.
The kickoff event for the RNC initiative took place at the headquarters of the Oakland County GOP in Michigan, a crucial battleground state. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley announced plans to place election integrity directors in 15 states, including key battlegrounds, to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Lara Trump stressed the importance of learning from past elections and ensuring that the mistakes of 2020 are not repeated. Both parties are actively organizing supporters to serve as poll monitors, with the Democratic National Committee planning its own volunteer recruitment effort.
As the GOP faces challenges in traditional political infrastructure compared to Democrats, the RNC's election integrity program aims to level the playing field. The DNC has also expressed its commitment to safeguarding democracy and ensuring that all Americans can exercise their right to vote.
With former President Trump's influence evident in the RNC's leadership, the party is gearing up for a rigorous election integrity program to address concerns of foul play and uphold the sanctity of the electoral process.
