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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Can Trump nationalize elections? What president’s latest bid to transform US democracy means

Donald Trump is facing backlash from opponents and colleagues alike after urging Republicans to “take over” voting in parts of the country and “nationalize” elections.

Speaking on a podcast hosted by former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino, Trump again revived his unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was marred by fraud. He urged Republicans to assert control over election administration in what he described as “crooked” states.

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