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On the recordMarch 31, 2026
Instead of focusing on lowering the cost of energy, groceries, and health care, Donald Trump is desperately attempting to take over and rig our elections and avoid accountability in November. This executive order is a blatant, unconstitutional abuse of power.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla criticizes Trump's executive order as an unconstitutional attempt to manipulate elections.

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