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Rand Paul Rejects Trump's Call to Nationalize Elections

2/5/2026

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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) opposes U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to nationalize elections, saying the Constitution assigns election authority to states.
Trump has made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and urged Republicans to take control of voting in multiple locations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's comments supported the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration.

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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) opposes U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to nationalize elections, saying the Constitution assigns election authority to states.
Trump has made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and urged Republicans to take control of voting in multiple locations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's comments supported the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration.