The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee have announced plans to deploy 100,000 volunteers and lawyers to monitor vote counting in battleground states as part of an increased focus on election integrity. This initiative, described as the most extensive in the nation's history, reflects the influence of former President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud.
With Trump now controlling the RNC and key leadership positions, the party aims to recruit and train individuals to monitor voting sites and ballot-tabulation centers to prevent what they perceive as Democrat attempts to circumvent rules. Election integrity hotlines will be established in battleground states for reporting issues to the GOP's legal team.
While the deployment of lawyers and poll watchers is common in elections, some Republicans believe the party was at a disadvantage in legal matters during the 2020 election. The RNC's general counsel stated that they are prepared to challenge any deviations from election procedures and ensure rules are followed.
This new monitoring program coincides with the RNC's involvement in numerous election-related lawsuits across the country, signaling a proactive approach to safeguarding the electoral process. The party's efforts underscore a commitment to protecting the vote and ensuring a successful outcome in the upcoming election.
