Two foreign nationals are now in federal custody for illegally participating in the 2024 presidential election, following a major breakthrough tied to one of the Trump administration’s latest high-profile enforcement efforts.
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that, in coordination with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), two Ukrainian citizens were arrested for casting unlawful ballots in last year’s election.
The arrests are being hailed as a significant success for DOGE, an agency created under President Trump to streamline government operations and now also tasked with enforcing immigration and election laws.
“In coordination with @DOGE and @ICEgov, two Ukrainian nationals were apprehended for unlawfully voting in the 2024 election,” said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on X. “Under President Donald Trump, those who come to our country and break our laws will be held accountable.”
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by executive order on January 20, was born out of discussions between President Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Initially tasked with reducing federal spending and dismantling bureaucratic inefficiencies, the agency has since expanded its mandate to encompass broader federal oversight.
DOGE officials, strategically placed across various government departments, have been empowered to terminate contracts related to scientific research, climate change initiatives, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. More recently, their role has grown to include direct support for immigration enforcement efforts.
During his second term, President Trump has made election integrity a central priority, vowing to hold foreign nationals accountable for any attempts to interfere in the U.S. democratic process. His administration has sharply criticized the Biden administration’s approach to election security, accusing Democrats of downplaying or ignoring potential threats.
Another major focus has been restoring what the administration describes as “law and order” at the southern border. Since January, approximately 139,000 individuals have been deported, signaling a marked escalation in immigration enforcement.
Federal agents, at times bolstered by military support, have been deployed to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration authorities. A recent executive order now publicly identifies local officials who obstruct federal enforcement, a move designed to increase transparency and apply political pressure.
Additionally, the administration has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations on national security grounds, including recent actions targeting Venezuelan migrants.
This remains an evolving story…
Two people? Big deal. There would have to be hundreds if not thousands of votes to change the results.