President Donald Trump has called on Republicans in recent days to “nationalize” U.S. elections and “take over” voting procedures in some states amid a renewed push of false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Trump has repeated voter fraud claims over the years, especially during elections in which he has been a presidential candidate. He has recently intensified his efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. He has repeated disproven theories that ballots were altered or stolen and that illegal migrants were allowed to cast votes in some states that he lost.
Many legal experts and some lawmakers have noted that Trump lacks the constitutional authority to act upon his latest comments.
The focus on election integrity comes as politicians and candidates are gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats working to gain seats two years after Trump returned to the White House, and Republicans aiming to hold their majority in both chambers. The upcoming midterms are expected to be a bellwether of Trump’s tenure and the Republican Party’s performance.
Trump has doubled down on his comments, arguing that the federal government should take a more central, active role in elections. His comments, coupled with those of other MAGA leaders, such as Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to Trump, have raised concerns about election integrity and constitutionality.
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