“Trump used the White House both for the Republican National Convention ― even hosting a televised naturalization ceremony with the help of the Department of Homeland Security ― and as his final war room on election night.
“Kayleigh McEnany, his White House press secretary, acted as a campaign spokesperson even though her paycheck comes from the federal government.
“The U.S. Postal Service slowed down mail operations, which interfered with the delivery of some absentee ballots.
“The Department of the Interior released a ‘propaganda’ video mimicking Trump campaign messaging.
“Agents of the Homeland Security and Justice departments overly engaged with protesters in cities over the summer to create ‘viral online content’ supporting the president’s reelection pitch.
“Attorney General William Barr also sent out misleading press releases about alleged mail-in ballot irregularities to back up Trump’s false accusations that such ballots were fraudulent.
“Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other national security advisers visited swing states ahead of the election on the government’s dime.
“Some of these violations are now under investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel after a complaint filed by Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.). But the use of federal government resources no doubt helped Trump’s reelection efforts as his campaign ran low on money in its final days. Despite these many obstacles, the American people came out to vote in record numbers and Biden won. He almost certainly can’t do away with the Electoral College, but House Democrats plan to take up a major reform bill, H.R. 1, before he even takes office in January, according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). It will address elections, voting rights and campaign finance reform. One of those other anti-majoritarian chokepoints — the U.S. Senate — will make passing this legislation a very tall task. But it may be incumbent on Biden to try.”
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