DOJ files denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized citizens in largest modern effort

DOJ Targets 40 Naturalized Americans in Largest Denaturalization Push

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized U.S. citizens, marking what officials describe as the largest single-period effort in modern history.

According to a DOJ press release published Monday, the individuals face accusations of "serious offenses," including "acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy against a special-needs man." The release lists names, ages, countries of origin, and alleged crimes for each individual.

This action comes in the final months of a year in which President Trump has aggressively pursued mass deportation and expanded denaturalization efforts. Reporting from The New York Times in April revealed that the DOJ was targeting 384 naturalized Americans for citizenship revocation—a scale not seen since the early nineteenth century. A DOJ official at the time called that effort "the first wave."

"Today's announcement marks the largest denaturalization effort in modern history," Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday. "From an individual convicted of espionage to others convicted of sexual offenses against minors, these defendants concealed critical facts from the U.S. government and represent serious criminal offenders."

Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate added: "Every single one of these individuals lied their way into U.S. citizenship. This administration will continue to pursue the largest denaturalization effort in department history to restore trust and integrity in U.S. citizenship. Our message is clear: The United States will not tolerate deception in the naturalization process."

The scale represents a massive escalation. By comparison, an average of just 15 denaturalization cases were filed per year from 2017 to 2025.

The 40 individuals originally came from countries including Mexico, Colombia, Pakistan, Haiti, Nepal, and Ghana.

Trump Compares Aide Natalie Harp to "The Price Is Right" Model

President Donald Trump called Natalie Harp a "perfect person" after bringing her onstage at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Monday night to deliver an executive order addressing elevated fuel prices linked to his war against Iran.

"So, tonight I'm going to sign a historic executive order to officially waive the off-road requirement and allow anyone to purchase tax-free red-dye diesel for any reason," Trump said. "And I'd like to ask Natalie to come out. Natalie, come out! Bring it out here!"

As Harp walked onstage, the crowd cheered. After signing the document, Trump handed it back to her, patting her on the shoulder. As she departed, the president looked back to watch her leave.

"She reminds me of, like, The Price is Right. 'Thank you, Natalie! Come on!' This perfect person comes up, hands it, walks up—we should go on television with this show, right?" Trump said.

The comment deepens assertions of an inappropriate working relationship. Harp, known as Trump's "human printer," has become the de facto gatekeeper to the president. Her own writing reveals she views Trump as a spiritual adviser, father figure, and romantic lead.

The White House raged over speculation about the relationship just two months ago.

Trump Meets with Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters at White House

President Trump invited former Mesa County clerk and recorder Tina Peters to the White House to discuss midterm election plans, former DOJ official Ed Martin revealed Monday on Real America's Voice.

"Tina Peters, you know, from Colorado, was in the Oval Office meeting with the president on election integrity, and they were talking about the plans," Martin said.

Peters, who oversaw local elections in Colorado, embraced the MAGA conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was rigged through Dominion Voting Systems. She gave a security badge to fellow conspiracist Conan Hayes, who copied a voting machine's hard drive while Peters ensured security cameras were off. The data was turned over to MyPillow magnate Mike Lindell.

Peters was convicted of election tampering and sentenced to nine years in prison. Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May. Since then, she has repeated claims of voter fraud and asked Trump for a job.

Monday's visit was her second to the White House; she met with Trump in June.

"What she went through should never happen to anyone again," Trump posted on Truth Social at the time. "Just think of it, she caught the Democrats cheating, and they put her in jail for Voter Fraud."

Peters found no proof of election fraud. On Monday, Martin claimed they discussed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's August statement "that election voting machines use parts from China and Russia and foreign places and are therefore compromised."

JD Vance Admits Senate Role Was Easy, Credits TV Appearances for Vice Presidency

Vice President JD Vance spoke for roughly 35 minutes at a MAGA rally in Fairbanks, Alaska, Monday evening, during which he admitted he did little while representing Ohio in the Senate.

The comment came while insulting Alaska's Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, who served as a U.S. representative from 2022 to 2025.

"Her sole job was to support Alaskans in the House of Representatives. Yet she couldn't be bothered to show up for one in five votes," Vance said.

"I was a senator for all of two years. It's not that hard of a job," he continued. "You show up. You fight for your people. At a bare minimum, just show up and cast your vote."

Vance also shared an exchange with former senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio, crediting conservative media pundits for his current role.

"Marco said, there are two kinds of guys in the United States Senate," Vance recalled. "There are the guys who want to go on TV and earn a lot of credibility for themselves, and there are guys who get things done.

"I said, 'Marco, first of all, don't criticize the people who show up on TV,'" Vance said. "That made me vice president of the United States."

The trip, Vance's first to Alaska, supported Senator Dan Sullivan and Representative Nick Begich, both endorsed by Trump.

Both Trump and Vance are expected to campaign heavily ahead of midterms. Trump is expected to attend rallies for more than 94 percent of the time between now and November 3—placing him at the center of an election cycle where Republican candidates have increasingly tried to distance themselves from his influence.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll published in August found just 13 percent of Americans strongly approve of the president, compared to 23 percent in a 2025 YouGov poll.

Top issues weighing on Trump's popularity include:

• The ongoing Iran war
• Rising cost of living
• Economic and supply chain disruptions from tariffs
• Health care costs
• AI and data center encroachment into communities—a topic Trump has backed