President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial proposal for Republicans to “nationalize” elections, continuing to assert unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud related to his 2020 defeat. During a bill signing in the Oval Office, Trump suggested that if states fail to conduct elections honestly, the federal government should intervene. This drew criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt noted Trump’s support for states’ rights in election administration. Despite Trump’s claims, experts highlight that instances of noncitizen voting are rare, and efforts to tie election integrity measures to funding legislation did not succeed.
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