Trump suggests GOP should 'take over' voting process in multiple states ahead of midterms
By: Caroline Vakil (The Hill)
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
President Trump suggested in an interview with former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino on Monday that Republicans should "take over" the voting process in more than a dozen states ahead of the November midterms.
"The Republicans should say, 'We want to take over — we should take over the voting — the voting in at least many, 15 places,'" Trump told Bongino in the interview. "The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting."
The president also reiterated false claims that he won the 2020 election and said that "we have states that I won that show I didn't win."
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement when asked about the president's comments that Trump "cares deeply about the safety and security of our elections."
"That's why he's urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act and other legislative proposals that would establish a uniform standard of photo ID for voting, prohibit no-excuse mail-in voting, and end the practice of ballot harvesting," she said, referring to legislation that would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.
The Trump administration has sought to nationalize some aspects of the electoral system, including by requesting states to turn over voter rolls to the Justice Department.
The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states for refusing to turn over the data, which includes personal information pertaining to individuals' Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers, in a push to make sure states are maintaining compliance in keeping up their voter rolls.
While some states have complied with the Trump administration's requests, most have not given the administration voter roll data with associated sensitive information.
The latest comments are likely to unnerve Democrats, who have already raised worries that Trump will seek to interfere in the coming elections.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), for example, suggested in a recent interview with CNN that the president was trying to meddle in the November midterms.
"Donald Trump has made it clear that he intends to try to interfere in the upcoming 2026 election. He says that his one regret from 2020 was that he didn't take the voting machines," Murphy said.
Murphy also took issue with a letter Attorney General Pam Bondi sent asking Minnesota to provide voter rolls.
"And it is really alarming that, in this letter, Bondi says, 'Well, we will get the ICE officers out of Minneapolis if you give us control of your voter lists,'" he said, referring to a letter from Bondi in which she requested that Minnesota produce several items, including the state's voter rolls.
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As part of his concerted effort to destroy America's constitutional order, Trump now wants Republicans to "nationalize" voting and "take over" the voting in states he lost.
We can expect the usual reactionary propagandists to claim this is "common sense" and attack "progressives".
kind of sounds like some maga scum are only federalists when it's convenient ...
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Do you support the federal government, especially one as corrupt as the Trump administration, gaining access to state voting records and/or taking over voting in any area of any state?
Are you aware of any Republicans criticizing the seizure of the Fulton County, GA voting records? They support the corruption. They're complicit in it. That should be clear to everyone by now.
it should be extremely disturbing to everyone by now.
with the number of his politically motivated activities and their complete disregard for the basic rule of law in america, it is obvious that trump and his gov't thug alliance in federal law enforcement are attempting trial runs and conditioning the public for anticipated events at the midterms. if trump loses in november, he loses all his power. he's revived his stolen election fairytale and he won't accept losing again. especially with federal LE now at his beck and call. conversely, if trump can provoke civil unrest with the violent acts of his national police forces, he can give himself even more power.
Friend Devangelical. So I patiently ask: We know what the problem is becoming. . . when do we start EFFECTIVELY pushing back?!
Yeah, he seems determined to test the fidelity of the Pentagon to the Constitution.
my gut feeling is that trump is already well past his expiration date and I'll be shocked if he makes it to the fall.
but as far as I'm concerned, the leader of this country that swore an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution twice has violated that oath. the trump administration continues to violate the 4th amendment in their treatment of immigrants and protesters, has attacked the 1st amendment by arresting reporters and extorting american media outlets that don't agree with him, has threatened the 10th amendment by taking control of elections from the states, and has said nothing when his sycophants threaten to alter the 2nd amendment.
what any individual american decides to do is up to them, but my red line for maga will be any interference by trump and/or his supporters in the midterms. the 2nd amendment guarantees all the other amendments and I hold the ability to vote in free and fair elections as sacred, and worthy of sacrificing my life for, while ending as many lives of those that want a maga dictator and the destruction of our american democracy.
I'm becoming increasingly concerned that the more we come under an authoritarian regime the greater the possibilty revolutionary action may be required. I certainly hope not. Nothing any of the magas/trump apologists say will assuage my fears.
Friend devangelical, the 'pushback' I suggest is a realization by liberals that we are being left 'no quarter' of respect. Trump has gone to political war on liberals and the offense and threat is great. Trump and MAGA are making it plain that they do not RESPECT us and our values. . . and want little to nothing of us left. . .exception to accept their DOMINATION. To this end, they lie to us to get their way, they deceive us, they misinform us (when and where they are able), and they 'run silent' whether than answer to the truth that is written when it does not serve their purposes.
Be safe. And let others be safe around you! This is my "righteous" stance for you. We will survive this. . . even when we fight back with all the political power we have at our disposal! We will insist that this constitution work and not fail itself or us according to its original intent. And no, we will not let MAGA define what the constitution means—alone!
And it is rightful to think so. Trump is going 'balls to the wall' on liberals and the midterms. . . .he is subtly attempting to smear Perfume, scented oils, and lipstick all over himself in an attempt to turn the tide that is headed towards him in the midterms. It's another 'round' of play smoke and mirrors and watch the rubes fall for the big pretend. . . then, after the election 'dust' settles. . .that fool will return to the bastard that he CLEARLY and REMARKABLY is.
Trump has gone to war on the America.
True as well. Time we all started to speak this way for our own good. MAGA does not have our back in any form, shape, or fashion! I know it, because I see MAGA duplicity 'everywhere' I encounter them.
no cameras + no witnesses = no maga
Yes. They will tell us that we shouldn’t complain about it at all until it actually happens and that it is just so hilarious to watch us get triggered over something so silly and unimportant. Ha ha ha. Own the libs!
Apparently, you need to be a lib to give a shit about the Constitution.
Apparently so. Calling out the reactionaries' B.S. is an act of resistance.
Obviously, there is a game afoot on the so-call, "Right / Left Divide" - republicans and conservatives pretend they are 'mirroring' the democrats/liberals when in fact what they are doing is picking and choosing bad democrat member acts and duplicating bad republican acts to match! That is what they insist is "a REASONABLE triggering" and SENSIBLE democrats ought not to take umbrage with their actions because. . . well, "mirror image." (I know, two wrongs can not make a right. And of course, not every act by 'any' democrats is acceptable (and reasonable) to 'every' liberal any more than it can be thought every act by 'any' republican is acceptable to 'every' conservative!)
Its obvious Trump's condition is deteriorating.
So much so that even his supporters are talking about it:
President Donald Trump is losing what author Michael Wolff calls “reflex control,” and no one in his inner circle is willing to offer an honest assessment of his capabilities. This, Wolff claims, is leading the president to become increasingly uninhibited in his public pronouncements.
Discussing the president’s remarks on everything from the tragic murders of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele to the mess the FBI made of first lady Melania Trump’s underwear drawer, Wolff told his Inside Trump’s Head podcast co-host Joanna Coles that Trump is exhibiting a problem of “reflex control.”
Wolff told his Inside Trump’s Head podcast co-host Joanna Coles that Trump is exhibiting a problem of “reflex control.”
“Susie Wiles might have just as well said, ‘It’s like dealing with a dementia patient.’ I mean, it is the same thing,” Wolff explained.
“And because he doesn’t drink, it is probably closer to that, in which he has the uninhibited aspects of his personality—that might be anger, or self-pity, or in his case racism—become increasingly more uninhibited, and that seems to be what’s going on. He opens his mouth and you go, ‘This is a problem.
Coles highlighted another example, from September, where Trump took the stage at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service and ranted about how much he hated his enemies . “It’s just peculiar at this stage,” Coles added. “And no one around him seems to be saying, ‘Enough already, you sound deranged.’”
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This country can really do without putting elderly people into high-stress jobs for four-years stints. . . we do not do it for other professions. Yes, the presidency is an 'advanced' profession.
Furthermore, are we to assume that state secrets highly probably will be excreted out at the wrong and worse times during meetings and other activities? ("Leaky mouth syndrome")
I feel sorry for Americans who strongly believe in their Constitution, Bill of Rights, Democracy, national alliances, national friendships and national reputation. But I don't feel sorry for those who voted for Trump - they deserve what they're getting.
That's what most of us think, but the problem is we all might suffer the consequences, not just them.
I'm coming up on the 1 year mark of making local magas suffer ....
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As a front range coloradan i haven’t noticed. Maybe try harder?
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Oh, you’ll meet me there? Which home depot? I’ll buy you a beer.
Isn't being a half-witted pariah hated by the majority of Americans punishment enough? We've let them have their little pity party, so next time they storm the Capital trying to install their dick-tater-in-Chief as Leader I think we should make sure to let them know in no uncertain terms that their brand of bigoted fascism is not wanted on our shores, pardons will be unnecessary.
I don't drink and this is as close as I get to maga without wanting to smell cordite. see you on election day, don't forget to wear your maga hat ...
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I hate when your comment gets deleted by someone who isn't a mod in this group
Did you hurt someone's lil feelers?
emotional reactions by those most sympathetic to the plight of their felon/traitor/child molester hero will continue to intensify as more of his crimes are exposed and the midterms approach ...
they're running scared
they can't outrun supporting a child molester.
This is only February 2 of the second year of a four year term. By the time it's all said and done. . . we will have HEARD IT ALL. . .rightly or wrongly.
It's a terrible situation. We are facing an authoritarian regime that's becoming bolder all the time. The only answer is RESIST!
And I wonder where are all those intellectuals that would NEVER let our society be put in SHACKLES this way. . .and worse. . .where are they? Talk is plentiful and thus its cheap!
Does this country not understand that this so-called leader is a mere few steps (if not one-step) away from declaring support for a new internal war. . . ? (I hesitate to state the word for it.)
By the way, it would be a case for Trump to pull a "Zelenskyy" - enter into war by (hook or crook) in order to stay in power (or have his republican base stay put) while he 'figures out' how to win. That is, be "supported."
Lastly, this 'man' wants to centralize government control over the country. . . and when/if he does states will be under the control of one man-the president. Really, citizens of the United States? That will be the highest heights going low!
How low can we go?
No, I do not mean 'Pulling a Zelenskyy" as Zelenskyy abusing his nation's trust. I mean, Trump ACCUSED President Zelenskyy of using the RUSSIAN war to stay in power. Trump stated Zelenskyy was using the ongoing war as a ploy:
Thanks for the clarification CB.
As for your previous question - "How low can we go?" - Let's hope we don't have to find out.
Trump is the bane of the existence of a free and properly operating democratic-republic. The man cares not for structure when it does not fit his 'vision.' To that end, I strongly believe he will incite the masses to physically rise up when it suits his purposes (and opportunity tells him he can succeed in putting the thought forth. . . or even if it is a risk. Trump, the man, seems to accept risk as a reasonable challenge.)
Case in point: Trump is re-initiating (replaying) the highly probable lie
"Donald Trump has recently indicated that the FBI is uncovering new information following a raid on the Georgia election office, which was executed on January 28, 2026." (DuckAI.)
Now that is rich seeing how a similar tactic was done in 2011:
"Donald Trump has recently asserted that private investigators are uncovering "interesting things" regarding Barack Obama's birth certificate and birthplace. "
2011, mind you! The man is a consistent hustler of his own brain-trust! It is galling how a devious mind can 'bank' and 'retrieve' its recessed 'trash.'
Incidentally, this type of thing is what goes for 'smarts' in Trump. He is infamous for his hold on ridiculous and otherwise valueless data (except in his employ).
Again, the real question is not about what Trump is or allows. . . it is why do this nation's INTELLECTUALS allow a malcontent leader to have utter control over us when it is clear that we are being asked to 'quit' our republic for one man's unremarkable vision of tomorrow.
Hey! Wait a minute! I thought the righties despise centralized government? Isn't that what they have been accusing the left doing for the past 40 some years?
Yes! It is what "righties" declare they want to avoid: Central control of government. Then, . . . the Right discovered that is not expedited enough to TAKEOVER the country from liberals. . . unless you UNIFY the divided state of the Union. Thus, there is this shift in worldview. Put another way, "righties" are insistent on leaving the democrats and liberals out of ever majority control posture they can by hook or crook! And Trump is the 'model' of such behavior. . . he is a one-man "right" machine. . . the man makes it plain to everyone that can discern it how he is NOT PRESIDENT for all the people—he is for his own and MAGA's interests with literal hatred (he says it aloud: "I hate my opponents.") for liberals.
Trump is NOT 'our' president!
not if maga king fucktard is in charge ...
Conservatives used to want a federal government sized to drown in a bathtub. Now they support they guy that wants a federal government sized to drown in an ocean.
They want to think they know what's best for everyone, so they twist logic and ignore the hypocrisy. They want control. The good news is they can't all get on the same page about what that looks like and how to achieve it.
maga is like a band of bank robbers that get into an argument about splitting the loot before they've left the bank.