Trump Suggests Government Take Over Voting in States Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Donald Trump has been sounding alarm bells over the voting system, suggesting that his administration should "take over" some states' elections before the next midterms. This provocative comment comes just days after an FBI raid on an election office in Georgia and has sparked widespread concerns about Trump's intentions.
The President stated that Republicans should take control of voting systems, citing 15 places where this could be done. However, experts argue that there is no constitutional authority for the federal government to oversee elections. The US Constitution gives states sole responsibility for running their own elections, with Congress having limited powers over federal elections.
Despite Trump's claims that he has emergency powers to take control of voting, democracy experts say this is simply not possible under current law. Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution explicitly grants states the power to run elections. Furthermore, declaring a national emergency would grant the President about 150 statutory powers, none of which pertain to election management.
Critics argue that Trump's rhetoric on voting control is part of a broader effort to erode democratic norms and manipulate public opinion. They believe that his comments are designed to normalize an idea that is patently unconstitutional.
Experts also warn that the presence of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, at the Georgia raid has further heightened concerns about Trump's intentions. Gabbard's involvement in briefing conservative lawyers on her investigation into voting equipment and foreign interference has raised eyebrows.
The White House Press Secretary recently attempted to downplay these comments, suggesting Trump meant to advocate for updating election laws rather than taking control of voting systems. However, this interpretation does not hold water when considering the broader context of Trump's actions and rhetoric.
It is imperative that the public remains informed about these developments as they have significant implications for our electoral system. By doing so, citizens can stay vigilant against attempts to manipulate or subvert democratic processes.
President Donald Trump has been sounding alarm bells over the voting system, suggesting that his administration should "take over" some states' elections before the next midterms. This provocative comment comes just days after an FBI raid on an election office in Georgia and has sparked widespread concerns about Trump's intentions.
The President stated that Republicans should take control of voting systems, citing 15 places where this could be done. However, experts argue that there is no constitutional authority for the federal government to oversee elections. The US Constitution gives states sole responsibility for running their own elections, with Congress having limited powers over federal elections.
Despite Trump's claims that he has emergency powers to take control of voting, democracy experts say this is simply not possible under current law. Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution explicitly grants states the power to run elections. Furthermore, declaring a national emergency would grant the President about 150 statutory powers, none of which pertain to election management.
Critics argue that Trump's rhetoric on voting control is part of a broader effort to erode democratic norms and manipulate public opinion. They believe that his comments are designed to normalize an idea that is patently unconstitutional.
Experts also warn that the presence of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, at the Georgia raid has further heightened concerns about Trump's intentions. Gabbard's involvement in briefing conservative lawyers on her investigation into voting equipment and foreign interference has raised eyebrows.
The White House Press Secretary recently attempted to downplay these comments, suggesting Trump meant to advocate for updating election laws rather than taking control of voting systems. However, this interpretation does not hold water when considering the broader context of Trump's actions and rhetoric.
It is imperative that the public remains informed about these developments as they have significant implications for our electoral system. By doing so, citizens can stay vigilant against attempts to manipulate or subvert democratic processes.
I'm getting super worried about this whole voting system thing. Trump wants the gov to take over elections in some states? 
That's like, totally not how it works! The US Constitution says states are in charge of their own elections, and Congress doesn't have much power over federal elections either.
I don't know what Trump's game is here, but it seems pretty shady.
We need to stay informed about what's going on and keep our elections safe! 
this is getting really concerning 
so many ppl are already worried about the midterms coming up 
i think it's time for us all to stay vigilant and demand transparency from our leaders 
This guy's getting more and more outta control. I mean, who does he think he is? Trying to take over voting systems like it's his personal playground 
. If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that democracy isn't about makin' stuff up as you go along 
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. The whole 'national emergency' thing? Yeah, please 
. That's just a fancy way of sayin' 'I'm gonna do whatever I want and you can't stop me 
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. We gotta stay vigilant, not just for ourselves but for future generations too 
.
and whats up with this tulsi gabbard connection? she's supposed to be investigating foreign interference and now she's briefing conservative lawyers on election equipment? 