Two foreign nationals who illegally cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election are now in federal custody, following a major lead from one of the Trump administration’s newest and most aggressive initiatives.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday that, in partnership with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), two Ukrainian nationals were arrested for unlawfully voting in last year’s election. The arrests are being hailed as a victory for DOGE, the agency created by President Trump to slash government waste—and now, to enforce immigration and election laws.
“In partnership with @DOGE, @ICEgov arrested two Ukrainian nationals for illegally VOTING in the 2024 election,” Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted on X. “Under President Donald Trump, if you come to our country and break our laws, you will face the consequences.”
DOGE, formed by executive order on January 20, was born out of conversations between President Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. While its original mission centered on cutting federal spending and dismantling bureaucracy, the agency has expanded its reach into areas of federal oversight. Its members, placed in key roles across multiple departments, have been empowered to cancel contracts