Secretaries of state debate election denialism and threats to officials

In the midst of the Supreme Court's deliberation on whether Colorado can prohibit former President Donald Trump from its primary, two state secretaries, one Republican and one Democrat, engage in a conversation about the dangers of election denialism.

Discussion on Trump's exclusion from the ballot

The discussion centers on whether Trump must face criminal charges to be excluded from the ballot. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes express their opinions on this issue, shedding light on the increased pressures faced by local election officials in their respective states and the escalation of threats and misinformation.

Challenges faced by election officials

The secretaries also emphasize the challenges posed by a lack of urgency in investigating and prosecuting individuals involved in harassing election officials, as well as the financial interests tied to election denialism. Both officials acknowledge the dedication and resilience of election officials in upholding democracy amidst these pressing challenges.