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politics2 hours ago

Bannon backs plan to nationalize elections with federal forces at polling places

Steve Bannon endorsed Donald Trump’s push to nationalize elections, urging ICE to guard polling sites and even calling for Army troops under the Insurrection Act, despite constitutional state control of elections. The proposal drew swift Democratic condemnation and limited GOP support; Trump has floated drastic moves to federalize voting, while Republicans expressed skepticism about federalizing elections.

Bannon Urges ICE at Polling Places Ahead of Midterms, Sparking Election-Fear Debate
politics4 hours ago

Bannon Urges ICE at Polling Places Ahead of Midterms, Sparking Election-Fear Debate

Steve Bannon urged immigration agents to surround polling sites for the November midterms, a call echoed by Donald Trump’s push to federalize elections. Elections officials warn that heavy immigration enforcement near polls could intimidate voters, especially in Democratic areas. The remarks come amid ongoing fights over election administration, voter data access, and persistent—but disputed—claims about undocumented voters influencing elections.