Rep.Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) revealed that the software glitch responsible for allowing noncitizens to register to vote in New Jersey was developed by IDEMIA, a company with widespread ties to the Trump administration.

The glitch, which occurred during a state-level election process, has raised concerns about the security and reliability of federal agencies using the same software.

Gottheimer emphasized that the company's software is also employed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration for facial recognition and TSA PreCheck systems.This revelation has sparked questions about the safety of national security operations under the company's oversight.Gottheimer has written to the U.S.

General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to investigate ongoing audits of IDEMIA and assess whether other similar glitches exist.

The incident highlights the potential risks of relying on private contractors for critical government functions, especially in high-stakes areas like election security and border control.

The Democratic governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, has already taken steps to remove affected individuals from voter rolls, but lawmakers are now focused on preventing future technological failures that could compromise public trust in the electoral system.