Trump uses news to criticize mail-in votingIn an interview earlier on Thursday morning, before the Justice Department announcement, Trump seized on the Pennsylvania situation to question the legitimacy of the 2020 election. Shortly before the Justice Department announcement, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany previewed it to reporters. "I can confirm for you that Trump ballots, ballots for the President, were found in Pennsylvania, and I believe you should be getting more information about that shortly," McEnany said. The initial news release from the Justice Department said "all nine ballots" were cast for Trump. The unorthodox Justice Department announcement is sure to fuel suspicion that Barr is using the Justice Department as a political weapon to help Trump's reelection.

Source: CNN September 24, 2020 21:27 UTC