Lauren Bis to Newsmax: US Targeting Illegal Voting
White House Announces Nationwide Effort to Enforce Voting‑Eligibility Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, a White House spokesperson said the Trump administration is launching a nationwide campaign to investigate and prosecute noncitizens who vote illegally in U.S. elections. The remarks, made on the Newsmax program “American Agenda,” were delivered by spokesperson Lauren Bis, who emphasized that the administration would pursue enforcement “across all 50 states.”
“We’re conducting a nationwide campaign,” Bis said. “The president and administration have been clear. We take the security of American elections very seriously. Anyone caught illegally voting in our elections will be held accountable.”
Recent Arrests Highlight the Initiative
Bis cited two recent arrests to illustrate the scope of the effort. On Friday, a Honduran national was arrested in California after police discovered the individual had registered to vote and cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. The following week, Massachusetts authorities arrested a Chinese national who had voted in the same election, describing the individual as an “illegal alien.”
“We’re enforcing the law across the nation,” Bis added. “It doesn’t matter what state. This president has been clear: only American citizens should decide American elections.”
The spokesperson also mentioned that in New Jersey, some noncitizens had been mistakenly registered to vote. “This happens far more often than the mainstream media or radical Democrats want you to know,” she said, underscoring the need for vigilance.
Call for Legislation
Bis urged Congress to enact the SAVE America Act, a proposed bill that would strengthen election security measures. “President Donald Trump wants Congress to pass the SAVE America Act so we can have security in our elections,” she said. “Without it, we don’t have a country.”
She declined to provide details on how federal investigations would be conducted, citing the necessity of protecting law‑enforcement operations. “I can’t get into law‑enforcement‑specific tactics and operations and put those investigations in jeopardy,” Bis explained. “But I can tell you, all of our law‑enforcement investigations are based on fact.”
Legal Context
Federal law explicitly prohibits noncitizens from voting in U.S. federal elections. Violations can result in fines and imprisonment. Bis warned that illegal voting could have significant consequences in races decided by narrow margins. “There is no doubt that election fraud has changed elections in the past. We have to take this seriously,” she said.
Summary
The White House’s message to voters and lawmakers is clear: the administration intends to enforce existing voting‑eligibility laws across the country, focusing on preventing noncitizens from casting ballots. The campaign, which includes recent arrests in California and Massachusetts and allegations of registration errors in New Jersey, is part of a broader push for enhanced election security under the proposed SAVE America Act.
