Trump’s Bid to Nationalize Elections Sparks Alarm Among Secretaries of State
TL;DR
Trump’s push to have the federal government oversee elections has alarmed state election officials who run voting nationwide, highlighting a frayed federal‑state partnership as DOJ/FBI actions, data requests, and executive-order proposals raise concerns about federal overreach and the future of election administration, with some Republicans backing the administration and others defending state control.
- Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Adds to State Officials’ Alarm The New York Times
- Sanders laughs off Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections The Hill
- Wisconsin US Sen. Ron Johnson opposes Trump's call for Republicans to 'take over' elections WPR
- Trump doubles down on calls for GOP to 'nationalize' voting as congressional leaders balk Fox News
- Trump’s New Threats to American Elections The Atlantic
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