Trump Asks DOJ to Launch Investigation Into Maryland After 500,000 Mail-In Ballots Were Sent Out in “Error” (VIDEO) President Trump has requested the Justice Department investigate Maryland officials for sending out 500,000 mail-in ballots due to a vendor error, which he claims were “illegal.” Maryland election officials confirmed the error and are issuing replacement ballots, stating the original ones will be voided. Trump expressed concern that the initial ballots may not have been retrieved, leading to a potential million ballots in circulation and disadvantaging Republican candidates.

• President Trump has asked the Justice Department to investigate Maryland officials over the mailing of 500,000 mail-in ballots.
• Maryland election officials stated that the ballots were sent out due to a vendor error and that 500,000 new ballots will be issued.
• The Maryland State Board of Elections claims the original ballots will be sequestered and voided.
• President Trump alleges that the error involved “illegal” ballots and could lead to fraud, potentially benefiting Democrats.
• Trump believes that if the original ballots were not retrieved, there could be a million ballots in circulation.
• Maryland State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis assured that efforts are being made to maintain election integrity and accuracy.