Donald Trump Says He Wants To Seize State Elections, Probably Just Kidding Again Because He's Such A Kidder

February 3, 2026

TL;DR

Donald Trump has suggested Republicans should "take over" elections in states that might vote against them.
He expressed a desire for Republicans to nationalize the voting process.
Trump claims he won states that show he did not, citing potential fraud.
The article notes that American elections are primarily governed by state law and are decentralized.
Claims of widespread voter fraud by non-citizens have been debunked by multiple reviews, including one initiated by the Trump administration.
Trump has previously mused about Democrats not being allowed to run for office and questioned the fairness of midterm elections.
His public statements about elections have been characterized by his spokespersons as jokes or misunderstood remarks.

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