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

Paul said he would oppose nationalizing elections, whether proposed by the Trump administration or by Democrats.

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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Senator opposing federal control of election administration

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President calling for federal control of voting in some places

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Former president during whose administration Democrats pursued election reforms

Nancy Pelosi
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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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Rand Paul Opposes Trump's Call to Nationalize Elections

Rand Paul said he would oppose President Donald Trump's call to nationalize election administration, arguing that the Constitution assigns election procedures to the states. Center outlets share that constitutional focus; some also stress that Paul would oppose such an effort regardless of party, while others add responses from other lawmakers or context about voter ID.

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