A cybersecurity firm hired by the Trump administration to examine voting equipment in Puerto Rico found no evidence of vote tampering, but their findings were met with a wave of backlash from Trump allies. The firm, Mojave Research, was contracted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to analyze a specific voting machine made by Liberty Vote.

Findings and Backlash

Mojave Research found extensive and largely unacceptable weaknesses in the voting machine, but did not find evidence that those weaknesses were actively exploited or that votes were altered. Despite their findings, the firm faced a backlash from Trump allies, who spread false claims that the firm was funded by liberal billionaire George Soros.

The Trump administration abruptly declined to renew Mojave Research’s contract after the firm’s findings were made public. The firm’s CEO, Jason Wareham, submitted a declaration to the Trump administration to refute the notion that his company was affiliated with Soros.

Election Security and Competing Factions

The incident highlights the challenges of conducting election security research in a highly polarized environment. Mojave Research’s findings were seen as a disappointment by some Trump allies, who had hoped to find evidence of voter fraud. The firm’s experience also underscores the importance of ensuring the integrity of election systems and the need for unbiased and fact-based research.

The Trump administration’s revisiting of the 2020 election has extended to several states, including Arizona, where the FBI has obtained records of an audit that confirmed Joe Biden won the state. The administration’s actions have been met with criticism from election officials and experts, who argue that they undermine trust in the electoral process.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.