Washington — President Trump proposed that Republicans “nationalize” voting in response to his claims of illegal voting in federal elections, urging control over voting in at least 15 states during a podcast interview. Despite constitutional limitations that assign states the authority to oversee elections, Trump has pushed for increased federal involvement, citing concerns of fraud. His administration has undertaken measures to tighten voting regulations, including demanding voter registration lists and attempting to enforce proof of citizenship laws. Amidst ongoing claims of 2020 election fraud, Trump’s influence on Republican state lawmakers has led to redistricting efforts aimed at bolstering GOP representation.
