Trump hints at nationalizing voting, sparking midterm disruption fears

Amid FBI activity in Fulton County and a Puerto Rico voting-machine probe led by Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump floated nationalizing and seizing voting machines, suggesting a federal takeover that could disrupt early voting and delay results. Legal challenges would likely block such steps, experts say, as courts previously blocked a related executive order and Puerto Rico has already moved to paper ballots. The episode is viewed as part of broader efforts surrounding U.S. election infrastructure and security.