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Trump's Election Claims Spark Voter Disenfranchisement Fears

2/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that 'crooked elections cannot be allowed' ahead of the midterm elections.
GOP lawmakers push the 'Save America' bill, which critics say could disenfranchise voters.
More than 60 court rulings have rejected his claims of election fraud.
He continues to assert he won the 2020 election.
He has proposed nationalizing elections and faces legal challenges over voter registration, fueling concerns about democracy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that 'crooked elections cannot be allowed' ahead of the midterm elections.
GOP lawmakers push the 'Save America' bill, which critics say could disenfranchise voters.
More than 60 court rulings have rejected his claims of election fraud.
He continues to assert he won the 2020 election.
He has proposed nationalizing elections and faces legal challenges over voter registration, fueling concerns about democracy.