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Rand Paul Rejects Trump's Call To 'Nationalize' Elections: 'Not What The Constitution Says'

Trump called for Republicans to take over voting in some places and made claims about states and election results.

Rand Paul Rejects Trump's Call To 'Nationalize' Elections: 'Not What The Constitution Says'
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Sen. Rand Paul rejected President Donald Trump’s call to take over election administration, arguing that the Constitution gives states authority over the time, place and manner of elections. Paul said he would oppose a similar effort from either party.

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Donald Trump
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President calling for federal control of voting in some places

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator opposing federal control of election administration

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Former president during whose administration Democrats pursued election reforms

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former House Speaker whose election-reform bill Paul says he opposed

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Bongino, Former FBI deputy director whose podcast featured Trump’s remarks; Steve Bannon, Former White House adviser quoted in support of the initiative

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Trump Calls for Republicans to Take Over Voting in Some Jurisdictions

Trump called for Republicans to take over voting in some places, and lawmakers in both parties objected to or criticized the proposal. Left-leaning outlets portray the remarks as a threat to election integrity and foreground critics’ warnings and accusations. Center outlets focus more on objections grounded in state authority and constitutional limits, often through Republican lawmakers’ responses.

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