According to Townhall, the issue of voter fraud has been a challenging topic for the liberal media to address. The publication notes that with a large population and certain voting laws in place, voter fraud schemes can be a significant concern.
The article cites examples from NBC News, which has seemingly shifted its stance on voter fraud over time. In 2020, NBC News reported that there was no such thing as voter fraud, but by June 2026, the network was saying that there was no evidence of "widespread" voter fraud. More recently, NBC News has reported that noncitizens who are voting illegally are actually in the country legally.
A review of court documents and Justice Department press releases found that over 75% of voter fraud cases involved lawful permanent US residents who were legally authorized to live in the country but not to vote. The review suggests that confusion played a role in many of these cases, with lawful permanent residents mistakenly believing they were allowed to vote.