government
‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 23, 2026
· 6 min read
By Marshall Cohen, Gabe Cohen, CNN Boston (CNN) — Four days after President Donald Trump declared that his administration uncovered “shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure,” dozens of state election officials from across the country gathered in Boston. But they weren’t there for ...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The El Paso Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway But they weren’t there for an emergency summit to tackle the supposed crisis, even though the midterm elections are only 15 weeks away.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso, where voter turnout is crucial for local and state elections, the recent claims of election threats by President Trump have significant implications. As the midterm elections approach, El Paso County election officials will be closely watched to ensure the integrity of the voting process. The fact that dozens of state election officials from across the country, including some from Texas, met in Boston for a professional conference without discussing Trump's claims suggests that they are focused on the actual work of conducting elections rather than responding to unsubstantiated allegations. For El Paso voters, this means that they can expect a business-as-usual approach to the upcoming elections, with local officials working to ensure that voting is secure and accessible. However, the ongoing debate over election security and voter rolls may still impact voter confidence, making it essential for local election officials to be transparent and communicative about their efforts to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
About this story
Original reporting by KVIA ABC-7 . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KVIA ABC-7 . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? By Marshall Cohen, Gabe Cohen, CNN Boston (CNN) — Four days after President Donald Trump declared that his administration uncovered “shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure,” dozens of state election officials from across the country gathered in Boston. But they weren’t there for ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter