White House officials have delayed the release of a US intelligence report identifying vulnerabilities in the country’s voting machines ahead of the November midterm elections, according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter.The report, prepared by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), outlines security vulnerabilities in voting systems and recommends measures such as software updates to strengthen security. Sources said the report did not claim that votes were altered or the election results were influenced.According to sources, some White House officials argued that publishing the report could undermine voter confidence, while others felt it did not provide evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was rigged.Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard initiated the review of voting machines as part of a broader administration effort to investigate election security. Bill Pulte has been replaced on an interim basis, the sources said, who have been briefed on the report.The report is part of a broader administration effort following Trump’s 2025 executive order, which aims to increase federal oversight of elections. However, under the US Constitution, states retain primary authority over election administration.Reuters sources said the report highlighted issues including outdated software and Internet-connected systems that could be vulnerable to cyberattacks. He said he was unaware of any evidence that voting machines were used to manipulate the election results.A separate government-commissioned report examining voting machines seized from Puerto Rico is also unpublished. That report, according to sources, found no evidence that the machines were hacked, although it recommended software upgrades to address the vulnerabilities identified.Responding to questions about the delay, White House spokesman Davis Ingle said the administration “continues to provide assistance to state and local election officials, including the FBI and CISA, to ensure the security and integrity of all machines used in American elections.”ODNI spokeswoman Olivia Coleman said Gabbard “has taken actions within her authorities to support the President’s direction to secure our elections, including identifying vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure.”