In a bold statement from the White House, President Donald Trump has called for greater federal involvement in America’s elections. Speaking to reporters after signing a massive spending bill on Tuesday, Trump criticized states that he believes fail to conduct fair and legal voting processes.
“I want elections to be honest,” Trump declared. “If a state can’t run an election properly, I think the federal government should step in.” He portrayed states as agents of the federal government in election matters, arguing that if they can’t count votes transparently, someone else must take charge.
Trump dismissed constitutional concerns raised by a reporter, insisting states can manage elections but must do so with integrity. He reiterated longstanding allegations of fraud in cities like Detroit, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, describing rampant corruption that undermined past votes.
Pushing for voter ID laws, Trump questioned opposition: “Who wouldn’t want voter ID? Only those who want to cheat.” He linked election integrity to national governance and public trust, warning against tolerating flawed processes.
The president also defended his administration’s tough immigration stance. On whether immigration agents need search warrants in some cases, he curtly replied, “I’m not thinking about search warrants.”
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham backed Trump, slamming ‘sanctuary city’ policies for fueling illegal immigration. “As long as 12 states have sanctuary policies, people will keep coming,” Graham said. He plans legislation to end them, predicting it will dominate upcoming elections.
Trump touted successes: border crossings down sharply, violent crime at its lowest in a century since 1900. He accused states like Minnesota and California of massive fraud, claiming exposing it could erase the budget deficit without cuts.
This push signals Trump’s determination to reshape election oversight amid ongoing debates over voting security.