Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett joins Lara to share his concerns after spending years examining the election process following the 2020 United States presidential election.
Burchett argues that modern voting systems have introduced vulnerabilities, from paper ballots being converted into QR codes to machines that most officials cannot fully audit or understand. He questions how elections can be certified when those responsible for oversight do not speak the technical language behind the systems.
Drawing on personal experience from his father’s time working precinct elections, Burchett contrasts today’s process with hand counted ballots, where transparency and bipartisan oversight were visible at every step.
The conversation raises broader concerns about technology, voter rolls, and public trust, with Burchett warning that rapid digitalization may be outpacing accountability.
Burchett argues that modern voting systems have introduced vulnerabilities, from paper ballots being converted into QR codes to machines that most officials cannot fully audit or understand. He questions how elections can be certified when those responsible for oversight do not speak the technical language behind the systems.
Drawing on personal experience from his father’s time working precinct elections, Burchett contrasts today’s process with hand counted ballots, where transparency and bipartisan oversight were visible at every step.
The conversation raises broader concerns about technology, voter rolls, and public trust, with Burchett warning that rapid digitalization may be outpacing accountability.