Mojave Research finds no evidence of rigged votes in Puerto Rico analysis
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Summary
A recent analysis of voting machines in Puerto Rico, conducted by Jason Wareham of Mojave Research, found no evidence of hacking or altered votes, contradicting persistent claims that the 2020 election was rigged. This investigation, prompted by efforts from Trump allies, evolved into a broader initiative that included input from various federal agencies, examining allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections. Despite the findings confirming the integrity of the machines, the inquiry has heightened concerns among election officials about potential federal overreach in the upcoming midterms, as U.S. voting systems and election records remain under state and local control, safeguarding against federal interference.
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Kurt Olsen: Kurt Olsen is a Washington-based lawyer and former Navy SEAL with a background in product-liability cases and election-related litigation. He led the multi-agency effort to inspect Puerto Rico voting machines and other records seeking proof of 2020 election manipulation, later receiving a White House appointment as director of election security and integrity. Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the President of the United States during his second term, directing administration efforts to investigate alleged foreign interference and vulnerabilities in US voting systems. The news describes how his push to revisit 2020 election results led to operations involving federal agencies and private contractors examining voting equipment. Jason Wareham: Jason Wareham serves as chief executive of Mojave Research, focusing on cybersecurity and data analysis projects for intelligence community clients. He participated directly in the Puerto Rico voting-machine inspection, copied data for review, and briefed senior White House officials on findings of repairable vulnerabilities but no evidence of hacking or vote alteration. Mojave Research: Mojave Research is an AI and cybersecurity firm that supports government agencies with internal search tools and forensic examinations. In this news, the company was enlisted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to analyze voting machines from Puerto Rico’s 2024 elections as part of a broader probe into 2020 election claims. Investigation Focus: The probe into voting equipment expanded from Puerto Rico to include records from Georgia’s Fulton County and Arizona’s Maricopa County. Election Administration: US voting machines and election records remain under the control of state and local governments under constitutional design.
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