Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback
Great damage has been done to our country.”In a sharp rebuttal, the nation’s 24 Democratic governors said: “It’s deeply alarming that President Trump continues to try to undermine free and fair elections. Reducing foreign influence in our elections is a valid goal, but stopping voting by mail will not advance that goal. “He’s using the levers of the federal government to investigate an election that’s already been well investigated.“Trump seems very determined to prevent losing congressional control by the GOP.
- ▪Great damage has been done to our country.”In a sharp rebuttal, the nation’s 24 Democratic governors said: “It’s deeply alarming that President Trump continues to try to undermine free and fair elections.
- ▪Reducing foreign influence in our elections is a valid goal, but stopping voting by mail will not advance that goal.
- ▪“He’s using the levers of the federal government to investigate an election that’s already been well investigated.“Trump seems very determined to prevent losing congressional control by the GOP.
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‘Trump’s unprecedented drive to change election rules is fueled by his obsession with his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.’ Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen‘Trump’s unprecedented drive to change election rules is fueled by his obsession with his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.’ Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesTrump administrationTrump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushbackUS courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of lawPeter Stone in WashingtonFri 24 Jul 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration continues to expand its authoritarian and radical drive to revamp voting rules and seize state…
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