# Trump praised Idaho. So why is his DOJ suing the state?

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Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:02+00:00
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Although the state of Idaho is involved in a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice about noncitizen voting concerns, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane says they have a great relationship with the Trump Administration. Earlier this year, Idaho was one of 29 states that was sued by the Justice Department. It’s part of the Trump Administration’s agenda to crack down on election fraud. The goal of the lawsuit is to learn whether noncitizens were being allowed to vote. RELATED | Idaho secretary of state won’t give US Justice Department sensitive voter information This week on “It’s Worth Mentioning,” Rett Nelson speaks with McGrane about the latest on this case and how it began. RELATED | Trump administration sues Idaho election official to force him to turn over sensitive voter data McGrane shares some insights that aren’t necessarily covered in media reports and clears up misconceptions about the subject of noncitizen voting. RELATED | Trump administration threatens to criminally prosecute Idaho election officials if noncitizens vote RELATED | ‘Stop threatening your friends’: Idaho AG’s office bristles at Trump DOJ’s letter . Amid the lawsuit, President Donald Trump recently praised Idaho for leading the nation in its efforts to have election integrity and clean voter rolls. RELATED | Why Idaho’s Secretary of State says voters can be confident elections are secure At the end of the conversation, McGrane shares some experiences about his personal interactions with President Trump in the White House. Nelson highlights McGrane’s background and his connection to eastern Idaho With the midterm election approaching and on the heels of President Trump’s announcement alleging that China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files and that U.S. intelligence officials covered i…

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