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Former officials warn of election security threats and authoritarian shift

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Former officials who served under both Democratic and Republican administrations have expressed grave concerns about the security of upcoming elections, citing a perceived shift towards authoritarian governance. They point to actions taken by President Trump, including his attempts to influence the 2020 election results in states like Georgia and Michigan, and his pardoning of individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack. The officials also highlight recent actions by the Department of Justice and the FBI related to ballot seizures and election investigations, as well as an executive order granting the president authority to regulate federal elections, which has faced legal challenges. AI

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    ‘A Republic, if you can keep it’: We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security

    In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860.

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