Trump's Call for Republican Control Over Voting Sparks Controversy

In a podcast with former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, former President Donald Trump suggested Republicans should nationalize voting in 15 unspecified areas, reiterating baseless claims of election fraud. Trump's remarks followed an FBI search in Georgia related to 2020 election records. The White House hasn't clarified Trump's statements.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-02-2026 02:43 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 02:43 IST
Trump's Call for Republican Control Over Voting Sparks Controversy
President Donald Trump

In a recent podcast interview with former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, ex-President Donald Trump reiterated his unfounded assertions that U.S. elections suffer from widespread fraud. He proposed that Republicans should 'nationalize' voting in at least 15 unspecified areas, though he provided no concrete details or locations.

Trump alleged that immigrants were brought into the country to vote illegally and criticized the Republican Party for not taking a stronger stance. His controversial comments come as an FBI investigation into Georgia's Fulton County election records heats up, highlighting his persistent false claims about his 2020 election loss.

As political tensions rise ahead of the November midterms, the White House has yet to respond to requests for clarification on Trump's statements. Meanwhile, the FBI's actions and Trump's unusual communication with agents add layers to an already complicated electoral landscape.

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