Election trust at stake as experts push back on Trump’s machine-flaw claims

Experts warn that President Trump’s claim that voting machines are broadly insecure could do more harm to public trust in elections than any actual vulnerability. There is no evidence that hackers have changed votes, and states have moved toward paper records and verifiable trails. DEFCON demonstrations have revealed vulnerabilities, but experts note that such flaws don’t imply breaches have occurred. Ongoing upgrades rely on funding and leadership, with gaps in federal support and a federal leadership vacuum at the Election Assistance Commission, even as lawmakers push for stronger election security.