Up First from NPR Telegram CEO Charged, Trump's Arlington Politics, Fictitious Noncitizen Voters
Aug 29, 2024
French authorities are cracking down on a tech billionaire, blaming him for crimes happening on the Telegram app. Meanwhile, Trump is under fire for utilizing Arlington Cemetery footage in his campaign, raising ethical questions. The podcast also delves into the heated debate over non-citizen voting, highlighting how GOP efforts could unintentionally disenfranchise eligible voters. Tensions are rising as voter registration controversies unfold, putting the spotlight on naturalized citizens facing intimidation and uncertainty ahead of the election.
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Telegram CEO Indicted
- Pavel Durov, Telegram's CEO, was arrested and charged for allegedly allowing crimes on his platform.
- He refused to cooperate with authorities and now faces up to ten years in prison.
Trump's Arlington Controversy
- Trump's campaign used Arlington Cemetery footage in a TikTok, potentially violating federal law.
- A campaign staffer got into a physical altercation with a cemetery staffer trying to enforce the rules.
Falsely Flagged Voter
- William Pritchett, an Alabama native and U.S. citizen, received a letter questioning his citizenship and voter eligibility.
- This is due to new processes targeting non-citizen voters, but mistakenly affecting eligible voters.