Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Key Points

• This resolution officially speaks out against statements made by Trump about taking over how elections are run. It argues that the U.S. Constitution gives the power to manage elections to state governments and Congress, not to the person in the White House.
• The proposal responds to Trump's calls for his political party to take over voting processes in several locations. The resolution says that any attempt by a leader to seize control of elections without a specific law from Congress would be illegal and against the rules of our government.
• It reminds the public that states are responsible for setting the time and place for voting. By trying to change this, the resolution claims the leader would be breaking the principle of federalism, which divides power between the national government and the states.
• The document warns that if any leader actually tries to take over elections, it would be a serious enough violation to justify removing them from office through impeachment. It aims to protect public trust in the democratic process and the rule of law.

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