cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/59758366
Trump on Monday declared that the Republican Party should “nationalize the voting” in the US and take away individual states’ power to administer their elections.
While speaking with Dan Bongino, a former FBI deputy director and current podcaster, Trump rehashed the false allegations he’s made in the past about Democrats only winning elections through the help of undocumented immigrants.
“These people were brought to our country to vote, and they vote illegally!” Trump falsely claimed. “Amazing that the Republicans aren’t tougher on it. The Republicans should say… ‘We should take over the voting in at least… 15 places.’ The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”
Legally, Constitutionally, Trump can’t do this. Just like he technically can’t serve a third term.
But unless Americans safeguard their elections, he’s definitely going to try. He’s been flagging that he will interfere in the 2026 midterms for years now. Remember when he said that people wouldn’t have to vote again if they elected him in 2024?