Commentary
While some may wish to sweep past electoral controversies under the rug, the fervor surrounding them only seems to intensify. In a move that could have far-reaching implications, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has submitted a “Statement of Interest” in a Wyoming case that aims to ensure the integrity of the voting process. This “Statement of Interest” serves as an amicus brief, a legal tool often employed by the DOJ to bolster civil rights enforcement across various courts in the country.
The DOJ’s filing supports the lawsuit Equality State Policy Center v. Chuck Gray, where the focus is on Wyoming’s law mandating documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. The DOJ maintains that this law is crucial for safeguarding against non-citizen voting and ensuring that the electoral process remains secure.
In a press release, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Gates emphasized, “Wyoming’s documentary proof of citizenship law is a mechanism to enforce laws that prohibit non-citizen voting and ensure that only eligible voters cast ballots.” He further stated, “It is a crime for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, and it is vital that the American people trust in the integrity of our elections.” The Equality State Policy Center is challenging Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s enforcement of this law.
The walls are closing in on former CIA Director John Brennan (and Comey) for their past roles in election manipulation
Wyoming’s legal battle is just one front in a larger narrative. A recent opinion piece by Bryan Dean Wright on Fox News provocatively titled, “John Brennan was my boss at the CIA. He belongs in prison,” lays out five serious allegations against the former CIA Director regarding the infamous January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA):
1) Brennan misled about the use of the discredited Steele dossier
2) Brennan influenced the authorship of the ICA
3) Brennan obstructed the drafting process of the ICA
4) Brennan expedited the completion of the ICA
5) Brennan (along with Comey) disseminated the ICA broadly to leak it
Each of these assertions holds weight. Having been involved in the ICA, I recall that when it returned for final review from the Department of Defense, approval was rushed because, as I was told, “Comey and Brennan are personally, hands-on, crafting this document.” The urgency behind the ICA was reportedly to impede or delay Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2017, as described by a staffer from the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy shortly after Trump’s election victory. The shockwaves of Trump’s win reverberated through what some refer to as the “Deep State.” The ICA acted as a contingency plan to counter the initial “Russia, Russia, Russia” narrative that had been propagated by the now-disgraced former FBI Director of Counter-Intelligence, Charles McGonigal, who had financial ties to Russian interests.
A-WEB in South Korea facing scrutiny for its role in global election irregularities
Across the ocean, a relatively obscure organization, the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), has recently come under scrutiny for its involvement in international electoral processes. A source in South Korea has raised alarms about A-WEB’s connections to U.S. interests, particularly regarding foreign election interference linked to USAID and the Korean National Election Commission (NEC).
Key findings include:
A-WEB operates from the NEC’s headquarters and is directly funded by USAID, as detailed in their official conference materials. This organization promotes Korean election automation systems in fragile democracies across Central Asia, South America, and parts of Africa. While marketed as a means of enhancing electoral transparency, these systems have reportedly been used to facilitate election manipulation, providing cover for authoritarian regimes.
⚠️ In 2025, South Korea experienced a presidential election marred by allegations of fraud. Following foreign cyber interference and internal manipulation, former President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, only to face impeachment and arrest.
Thousands of South Koreans are now protesting, demanding a return to honest governance, while mainstream media remain silent on the issue. Attempts by the Korean diaspora to report these developments through overseas channels have been thwarted by legal threats from authorities in Seoul.
Election Fraud Deniers on edge as DOJ probes Colorado
Meanwhile, in Colorado—a state that has made headlines for imprisoning whistleblower Tina Peters—an investigation by the DOJ is underway. According to National Public Radio (NPR), the DOJ has made an unprecedented request for a vast array of election data from Colorado, as it seeks to scrutinize electoral processes amid claims of political bias from the Trump administration.
NPR reported, “On May 12, the Justice Department asked Colorado’s secretary of state to turn over ‘all records’ relating to the 2024 federal elections, as well as preserve any records from the 2020 election—a comprehensive request that several voting experts have deemed unusual and troubling, especially given the contentious backdrop of President Trump’s unfounded allegations about electoral fraud.”
It seems that NPR remains steadfast in its use of the word “unfounded” to describe Trump’s claims. The self-appointed fact-checkers are less inclined to accept challenges to their narrative. Yet, a growing resolve among those advocating for election integrity may finally be yielding results against the persistent deniers of electoral fraud.
All viewpoints expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization.
