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Alex Padilla: Donald Trump has said he regrets not sending federal forces to seize election equipment in 2020 and he has made clear…

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
Donald Trump has said he regrets not sending federal forces to seize election equipment in 2020 and he has made clear he’ll do whatever it takes to put his thumb on the scale of future elections — even if it means intimidating voters, persecuting election officials, or abusing federal power.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Discussing Trump's threats to election integrity.

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