Presidential Notice Extending National Emergency Regarding Election Interference

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

August 29, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This extension maintains the legal framework that allows the President to impose sanctions and take other actions against foreign entities suspected of interfering in American election processes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foreign entities

These entities remain subject to potential sanctions or restrictions under the authorities maintained by this emergency declaration.

Election infrastructure operators

These entities are subject to federal oversight and security protocols related to the protection of election systems from foreign interference.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 29, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a notice to extend the originally declared in 2018 regarding the threat of foreign interference in U.S. elections. The extension maintains existing authorities for one additional year, citing ongoing vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and the potential for foreign actors to spread disinformation. The document notes that while there is no evidence of altered vote outcomes, the threat to national security remains.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding foreign election interference was originally declared on September 12, 2018.
The emergency is extended for one year beyond September 12, 2025.
The document states there is no evidence of a foreign power altering election outcomes or vote tabulations.
The extension is based on the continued threat of unauthorized access to election infrastructure and the distribution of propaganda.

Why It Matters

This extension maintains the legal framework that allows the President to impose sanctions and take other actions against foreign entities suspected of interfering in American election processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this order mean there is proof of foreign election tampering?

No, the document explicitly states there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election.

What does extending this emergency actually do?

It continues the legal authorities granted under the , allowing the executive branch to address threats related to foreign interference in elections.

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Annual Emergency Renewal

This document follows a consistent pattern of annual renewals for the emergency declared in 2018, ensuring the legal authorities remain active without interruption.

Donald Trump Executive Order 13848