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On the recordJune 2, 2026
It is deeply disturbing for the Secretary of Commerce to attempt to illegally interfere with lawful mail ballots in states that do not cooperate with President Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to 'take over the voting.'
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Padilla expressing concerns over the Secretary of Commerce's role in EO 14399.

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