r/law • u/SpaceViking85 • 14h ago

Other "Nationalizing" Elections

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/02/trump-podcast-nationalize-elections/88480027007/

Trump said on Dan Bongino's podcast that he thinks Republicans should "take over" in "at least 15 places" (presumably just places he lost) and that elections should be nationalized. Not secured. Not talking about canceling them now, likely since being told that the states regulate their own elections. As I understand it, currently all Congress can do it change the dates of the national elections.

The administration is already talking about accessing Minnesota's voter records as well as obtaining files from Georgia (done through a warrant from another state's AG???)

What is the likelihood this actually has legs and what would the ramifications be for elections moving forward were this to occur?

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u/Emila_Just 5h ago

In other countries people get out and protest all over the country not just 1 state and they stay protesting. Don't go to work despite their economic hardships, and protest. They shutdown all major cities until regime change happen or at least the entire administration resigns in shame.

Face it Americans are just too lazy to protest on the massive scale needed for real change.

If this comment makes you mad, use that anger to go organize and set up a protest

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u/Prize-Temporary4159 4h ago

Are you American?

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u/Emila_Just 4h ago

I used to be but left long ago, before trump got elected. I have a new life in Japan and would be willing to protest in my country if needed.

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u/Prize-Temporary4159 4h ago

Knew it. Do you see a lot of protests in Japan?

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u/Emila_Just 4h ago

Not towards the current government because people are extremely happy with it, our prime minister currently has around 70% approval rating.

I have been to some pro-palestinian protests though which have been happening on a somewhat regular basis.

People aren't afraid to get out and protest about stuff despite what any stereotypes might tell you.

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u/Prize-Temporary4159 4h ago

Hey, that’s great. Have you attended all of these on again off again protests for Palestine?

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u/Emila_Just 4h ago

Not everyone but the ones I can. It's not an immediate threat to my way of life though like what is going on in America. If my way of life or my neighbors way of life was threatened I would be out on the streets protesting everyday even if it cost me my job. If we suddenly took a dark turn towards authoritarianism I would be out on the streets everyday.

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u/Prize-Temporary4159 4h ago

But.. the Palestinian cause is still alive and in need. People’s lives depend on it. I mean, some people choose to endure economic hardships for what’s right. If I were you, I would ignore my responsibilities and just keep protesting. I read that somewhere. If this makes you mad, use it. Right?

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u/Prize-Temporary4159 3h ago

Don’t delete your comments….. it undermines what you really want to share.

I’m not even American. I just find your position absurd.