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Favorito: An In Depth Look President Trump’s Election Order and Why It’s Necessary

Guest post by Garland Favorito from VoterGA.
Elections expert Garland Favorito breaks down President Trump’s Executive Order on restoring free and fair elections, titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.”
On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14248 entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”. When he signed the order, the President mentioned that this may be the first of several election related executive orders necessary to secure United States elections. EO 14248 addresses key election integrity issues such as voter eligibility, fraud prevention, foreign interference and accountability for wrongdoing. It also puts in place sorely needed mechanisms to assess the accuracy of voter rolls and the security of voting machines.
The order exercises the President’s unquestioned Constitutional power in Article II Section II which states: “…he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed…” The EO contains nine key sections, each of which references federal laws that the section helps to enforce. Some brief highlights and legal justification for each section are:
Sec. 1 . Purpose and Policy
Section 1 identifies how certain countries have election laws and procedures that protect their voters better than we do in the United States. Some use a Voter ID Biometric Database, others conduct elections on hand marked paper ballots that are counted in public to resolve disputes while still others limit mail-in voting, and do not accept ballots received after Election Day. By contrast, United States elections rely on self-attestation for citizenship, count votes in secret on proprietary software and accept ballots that are received after the election is conducted.
The section also identifies several unenforced federal laws such as those requiring a uniform Election Day, prohibiting foreign nationals from voting and participating in elections and requiring States to maintain an accurate and current Statewide list of every legally registered voter in the State.
2 U.S.C. 7, 3 U.S.C. 1, 18 U.S.C. 611 and 1015(f), (Pub. L. 107–252), (Pub. L. 103–31).
Sec. 2 . Enforcing the Citizenship Requirement for Federal Elections.
Section 2 orders the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to amend its national mail voter registration form issued to include ‘‘documentary proof of U.S. citizenship’’. The proof can be a United States passport, an identification document compliant with requirements of 2005 REAL ID Act, official military identification card or a valid Federal or State government-issued photo ID provided that they indicate the applicant is a U.S. citizen or it is accompanied by proof of U.S. citizenship.
Section 2 also orders certain executive branch agencies to assist states in identify unqualified voters registered in the States. It orders the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure State and local officials have free access to federal databases for verifying citizenship or immigration status of those registering to vote or already registered. It orders the Secretary of State (SOS) to make available information from relevant databases to State and local election official.
Section 2 lays the groundwork for future directives by ordering DHS, with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to review each State’s publicly available voter registration list and records concerning maintenance activities required by the National Voter Registration Act.
52 U.S.C. 20507 and U.S.C. 20508
Sec. 3 . Providing Other Assistance to States Verifying Eligibility.
Section 3 orders the Commissioner of Social Security to make available the Social Security Number Verification Service and Death Master File, to help State and local election officials verify eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered.
It also orders the Department of Defense (DOD) to update the Federal Post Card Application of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act so that it requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship defined by Section 2 as well as proof of eligibility to vote in elections in a State where voter attempts to vote.
52 U.S.C. 20301
Sec. 4 . Improving the Election Assistance Commission.
Section 4 orders the EAC to amend the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) Volume 2.0 so that it mandates a voter-verifiable paper record to prevent fraud or mistakes. It specifically excludes certifications of voting systems that use a ballot in which a vote is contained within a barcode or QR code in vote counting except where necessary to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The EO takes the critical step of ordering the EAC to review and re-certify voting systems under the new standards established in this section and to rescind previous certifications of voting equipment based on prior standards.
It further orders the EAC to audit Help America Vote Act fund expenditures and report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) any discrepancies or issues in State certifications of compliance with Federal law.
52 U.S.C. 21142
Sec. 5 . Prosecuting Election Crimes
Section 5 orders the Attorney General (AG) to enter into information-sharing agreements, as possible, with the chief State election official or multi-member agency of each State to provide the DOJ with suspected violations of State and Federal election laws. It also orders the AG to prioritize enforcement of Federal election integrity laws and conduct reviews for potential withholding of DOJ grants.
Sec. 6 . Improving Security of Voting Systems
Section 6 orders the AG and DHS to take action to prevent all non-citizens from being involved in Federal election administration. That Includes access of election equipment, ballots, or relevant materials as long as DHS maintains designation of elections as critical infrastructure.
The EO takes another critical step in ordering DHS to review and report on the security of all electronic systems used in voter registration and voting processes. This includes assessing security of the systems to the extent they are connected to, or integrated into, the Internet and to report on the risk of such systems being compromised through malicious software and unauthorized intrusions.
42 U.S.C. 5195c
Sec. 7 . Compliance with Federal Law Setting the National Election Day.
Section 7 orders the AG to enforce federal laws prohibiting States from including absentee or mail-in ballots received after Election Day in final tabulation of votes for Presidential electors and U.S. Senate and House candidates. Overseas military personnel and citizen ballots are excepted at this time.
It also orders the EAC to condition funding to States on compliance that each State adopt uniform and nondiscriminatory standards that define what constitutes a vote and what will be counted as a vote.
2 U.S.C. 7, 3 U.S.C. 1, 52 U.S.C. 21001(b), 52 U.S.C.21081(a)(6)
Sec. 8 . Preventing Foreign Interference and Unlawful Use of Federal Funds.
Section 8 orders the AG and Treasury Secretary to prioritize enforcement of laws that prevent foreign nationals from contributing or donating in U.S. elections and prohibit lobbying by organizations or entities that have received Federal funds.
52 U.S.C. 30121, 31 U.S.C. 1352
Sec. 9 . Federal Actions to Address Executive Order 14019.
Section 9 orders the heads of federal agencies and the EAC to cease all agency actions implementing the previously revoked EO 14019, “Promoting Access to Voting” and submit a report describing compliance with this order to the President through his Domestic Policy Assistant. EO 14019 implemented “Get Out The Vote” initiatives in those agencies without clear supporting federal law.
The Challenges
Several media assets have falsely reported that the Trump EO was blocked by a judge, however, the EO has roughly 40 individual provisions and only two have been subjected to a temporary injunction. The most significant injunctive claim is that a President cannot order the EAC to amend its voter registration form to include proof of citizenship because it is an independent entity. This claim will likely be supplanted by Trump’s previously mentioned Article 2 Presidential Powers but even if not, it is moot if Congress passes the SAVE Act or the EAC, which has already consulted with the states as required, simply calls an Executive Session and votes to amend the form.
Nevertheless, despite its common-sense, obvious protections for American voters, four lawsuits naming Trump and EAC members are pending against certain parts of Trump’s orders. The two most comprehensive were filed by 19 Attorneys General, all Democrats, and one by the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, plus minority leaders, Senator Shumer and Representative Jeffries. It makes you wonder why all those Democrats don’t want honest elections. But perhaps, we already know the answer to that question.
Conclusion
Democrats, judges and even the EAC need to quickly come to the realization that we are in the midst of an election security crisis and Americans want solutions. Election results are counted in secret; analyses of state voter rolls show 20% ineligible registration rates and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard explained in an April 10 cabinet meeting: “We have evidence of how these electronic voting systems have been vulnerable to hackers for a very long time and vulnerable to exploitation to manipulate the results of the votes being cast…”
State election officials have created this dilemma and Congress cannot act fast enough to codify changes needed. The assessment underway for voter rolls and voting machines will likely demonstrate a need for more EOs. In the near term, Presidential EOs issued within boundaries of federal law are essential to preserve and protect the integrity of American elections.
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Garland Favorito is the co-founder of Voters Organized of Trusted Election Results in Georgia, VoterGA, a non-partisan, non-profit, election integrity organization formed in 2006. He is a 40+ year career Information Technology professional with a 20-year background in voting system technology.
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RFK Jr. Drops a Mega Bombshell on mRNA Vaccine Technology (VIDEO)

This article originally appeared on vigilantfox.com and was republished with permission.
In a move that many were hoping for but were not expecting, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy just announced that BARDA will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts, saving taxpayers about $500 million in the process.
This move delivered a major blow to the biomedical industrial complex, which was hoping to make an mRNA vaccine for just about every disease imaginable.
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The reason for this move is grounded in what happened during the COVID debacle, which Kennedy explained in detail.
First, he shared how “mRNA vaccines don’t perform well against viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract.”
“mRNA only codes for a small part of the viral proteins, usually a single antigen. One mutation, and the vaccine becomes INEFFECTIVE,” Kennedy said.
The next revelation was a big surprise.
Kennedy confirmed that the COVID shots could have CAUSED the mutations and EXTENDED the pandemic altogether.
He explained:
“The [mRNA] vaccine [platform] paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics. As the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine, millions of people, maybe even you or someone you know, caught the Omicron variant despite being vaccinated. That’s because a single mutation can make mRNA vaccines ineffective.”
Kennedy’s comments echo what vaccinologist Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche and the “conspiracy theorists” have been saying for the better part of four years now.
He warned, “You are generating a breeding ground for even more infectious variants to replicate” when you vaccinate DURING a pandemic.
With the conclusion that mRNA shots are ineffective against respiratory viruses, prolong pandemics, and encourage mutations, Kennedy declared:
“mRNA technology poses MORE risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses.”
As such, Kennedy announced that BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, saving taxpayers “just under $500 million” in the process.

He clarified that this isn’t a complete indictment of mRNA technology across the board, but when it comes to respiratory diseases, he believes it offers no benefit to humanity.
“That’s why we’re moving beyond the limitations of mRNA for respiratory viruses and investing in better solutions,” Kennedy said.

Thanks for reading! I hope this brought you the good news you needed today.
I was banned from Twitter 1.0 three times for sharing information that Kennedy just confirmed.
Like many others, I was labeled a “conspiracy theorist.” Turns out, we were right all along.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Unloads on the GOP, H1B Immigration, Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized President Donald Trump over immigration policy and foreign aid.
Greene responded to Trump’s tariff announcement on India by urging an end to H1-B visas that she claims replace American jobs. Greene also called for stopping funding and weapons to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Greene stated that continued U.S. funding for Kiev betrays the majority of Americans who voted to end foreign wars.
She highlighted Trump’s 2024 election win as a mandate against such involvement. The congresswoman warned that supporting these policies risks losing younger voters permanently.
On the Israel-Gaza conflict, Greene described Israel’s actions as a “genocide” and condemned the starvation in Gaza. She became the first Republican lawmaker to use this term publicly.
Greene emphasized that innocent Palestinian lives, including children and Christians, should not be devalued compared to Israeli ones.
Greene expressed surprise that more conservative colleagues have not spoken out against U.S. support for Israel’s offensive operations.
She argued that funding such wars contradicts a biblical mandate and America’s interests.
The congresswoman clarified her support for Israel’s existence while opposing involvement in its conflicts.
Trump has acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting visible starvation among children despite Netanyahu’s denials.
He mentioned his wife Melania’s distress over images from the region. This marks a softening in Trump’s stance amid ongoing hostilities nearing two years.
Greene’s positions reflect broader shifts in U.S. opinion, with approval of Israel’s Gaza actions dropping to 32 percent per Gallup polls.
Republicans under 50 now view Israel more negatively than positively, according to Pew surveys.
Figures like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have also criticized Netanyahu’s government.
The congresswoman has voiced growing frustration with the Republican Party’s direction. She questioned whether the GOP is leaving her or if she no longer relates to it.
Greene stated she does not want involvement in the party’s current course on foreign policy and spending.
3Greene warned Trump about delivering on promises like Epstein file transparency to retain base support. She referenced past divergences, including on AI policy in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite these splits, Greene affirmed her commitment to America First principles.
Greene suggested her political future may not rely on party establishment backing. She expressed confidence in winning support from Georgia voters independently. However, the congresswoman indicated no plans for higher office in 2026.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Files Emergency Petition with Supreme Court to REMOVE Democrat Ringleader Who Fled State to Obstruct Redistricting Vote

State Rep. Gene Wu
Governor Greg Abbott has officially filed an emergency writ of quo warranto with the Texas Supreme Court, seeking the removal of far-left Democrat State Representative Gene Wu from office for abandoning his constitutional duties and fleeing the state in a premeditated scheme to block a GOP-led vote.
According to the explosive 70-page filing, Rep. Wu—Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus—was the ringleader of a carefully orchestrated plan that saw dozens of Democrat lawmakers hop aboard a 76-seat private jet, funded in part by Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee, to escape to Chicago rather than perform their duty during a constitutionally mandated special legislative session.
The petition alleges that Wu and his fellow Democrats deliberately broke quorum to sabotage redistricting reforms and kill flood relief, property tax relief, and school reform legislation, critical priorities for Texans.
“If representatives are free not to show up whenever they choose, then Texans simply do not have a representative government,” the petition reads.
“In fact, they don’t have a functioning government at all. This Court should make clear that a legislator who does not wish to perform his duties will be stripped of them.”
The petition reveals that Wu not only left the state, but actively solicited donations online to help cover fines and expenses—funding his absence with cash from liberal donors.
The document accuses him of potentially violating Texas bribery laws and the state constitution, citing provisions that require forfeiture of office if an official accepts anything of value to withhold their vote.
Wu posted pictures boarding the jet on X, while simultaneously asking followers to “Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.” One image was immediately followed by a donation link.
According to the petition, Beto O’Rourke’s PAC offered to cover the cost of the trip and committed all future donations to lawmakers who fled the state.
Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.
Donate below:@TexasHDC #txlege https://t.co/xw2Z4pF2zO— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) August 3, 2025
The petition concludes:
This case is not a political dispute; it is a constitutional crisis. The current Special Session is set to expire in just two weeks. But Wu apparently has no intention of returning. Instead, he claims the “special session is over.” Permitting him to continue occupying his office so that he can abdicate the duties of that office will only enable future legislators to grind state government to a halt.
Perhaps these absent members expect—someday—to return to Texas and be hailed as heroes who “fought” by fleeing. But in the meantime, they are preventing the Texas Legislature, duly called by the Governor, from addressing the acute needs of Texans across the State.
Every day, their continued absence wastes taxpayer dollars and imperils urgent policy needs, ranging from improved flood response tools to the judicial omnibus bill governing the day-to-day workings of the state courts.
And, in the future, whenever the Governor adds an item on the special session agenda that they find offensive, they may feel empowered to once again flee the State and deny the Article III, Section 5 constitutional mandate. Absent quo warranto, there is no end in sight to this piracy.
The Constitution nowhere envisions Texans signing onto that kind of suicide pact. Legislators may, of course, disagree on specific pieces of legislation.
But our Constitution conceives of deliberation and debate as the official way to process official disagreements. That is why, in addition to laying out general principles for the order of business, the Constitution imposes mandatory duties on members to ensure they will be present to conduct business.
Representative government cannot function if elected officials may monetize their absence, abandon their obligations, and paralyze the Legislature without consequence.
The writ of quo warranto exists precisely to remedy such abuses. And there is still time for this Court to use it here. Ordering Wu’s removal from office would ensure that public office remains a trust exercised in good faith, as opposed to a platform for private gain and governmental sabotage.
It could also begin to make it easier to establish a quorum while the Special Session is still under way. Above all, however, it promises to restrain future abuses. Refusing to address the problem now may simply invite it to recur, always in the final days of a session.
The integrity of Texas’s constitutional order demands this Court’s urgent intervention, and Texas voters are counting on it.
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