WATCH LIVE: Mullin holds news conference on election security after Trump's address to the nation

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-mullin-holds-news-conference-on-election-security-after-trumps-address-to-the-nation Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Mullin holds news conference on election security after Trump's address to the nation Politics Jul 17, 2026 10:55 AM EDT Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will speak Friday on voting system security. Mullin is expected to speak at 11 a.m. EDT. Watch live in the video player above. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mullin will hold a briefing to talk about his department's cybersecurity findings related to electronic voting systems. READ MORE: Here's what makes American elections so complicated and secure The president said the systems are in "bad shape in so many states" and his administration is informing political leaders of potential issues in their states. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Election experts have long acknowledged that the technology used to facilitate elections carries risks that officials work to identify and address. Nationwide, the vast majority of ballots cast included a paper record, helping to prevent cyberattacks or errors from affecting the accuracy of the vote count. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now