Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback

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The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to change state election rules, a move criticized by courts, state officials, and Democrats for threatening voting rights and the rule of law. This push is driven by Donald Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud following his 2020 loss and concerns over potential impeachment if Democrats gain House control.

US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of law The Trump administration continues to expand its authoritarian and radical drive to revamp voting rules and seize state election powers, though it faces growing resistance from US courts, state officials and Democrats, who warn the moves are sparking “chaos” and endangering voting rights and the rule of law. Donald Trump’s unprecedented drive to change election rules, which states legally set, is fueled by his obsession with his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, which he falsely attributes to voting fraud, coupled with his fear that Democrats will “find a reason to impeach me” if they take control of the House in November’s midterms elections, say former election officials and legal experts. Continue reading...