Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
Summary
Rep. Jim Himes, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, said the U.S. intelligence community has found no evidence of foreign interference in vote counting or infrastructure ahead of the 2026 midterms. He warned that President Donald Trump might claim election fraud regardless of the facts, and he has received assurances that intelligence will be shared with him in real time to verify any such claims.Key Facts
- The U.S. intelligence community assessed no interference with voting machines or infrastructure for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Rep. Jim Himes made a public statement to clarify this because of expected false claims by President Trump about election fraud.
- President Trump has a history of challenging election results he does not favor.
- Himes warned that Trump might falsely accuse foreign countries like Iran, Russia, or China of interfering with votes.
- Himes has received assurances that intelligence agencies will provide timely updates to help verify any potential claims.
- Influence campaigns, like social media efforts to oppose candidates, are different from direct interference.
- The discussion included references to ongoing U.S.-Iran relations and election timing affecting diplomacy but remained focused on election security.
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