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Trump Calls for Federal Control of Elections Amid Rigging Claims

2/8/2026

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On February 8, 2026, the sitting U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the federal government to take control of elections, arguing that elections are rigged.
The proposal contradicts the U.S. Constitution, which assigns election administration to individual states.
The remarks reflect Trump’s long-standing criticism of the electoral process.

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On February 8, 2026, the sitting U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the federal government to take control of elections, arguing that elections are rigged.
The proposal contradicts the U.S. Constitution, which assigns election administration to individual states.
The remarks reflect Trump’s long-standing criticism of the electoral process.