Aria Branch
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“trying to lay the groundwork to declare some sort of emergency to nationalize elections”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch commented on the Trump administration's actions regarding elections.
“Noncitizen voting in our elections is just not a widespread problem … All of the fear and narrative around that issue is just completely unfounded, and it’s really just to stoke fear and lay the groundwork for future action.”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch rejected claims that noncitizen voting is a widespread problem.
“I mean, we’ve been closely monitoring what the administration is saying,”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch noted monitoring of the Trump administration's statements.
“I think they believe there may be one. I think such a document just doesn’t exist, because the fact is our elections are secure,”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch addressed the administration's search for a legal basis for an executive order.
“The constitution is extremely clear on this, and the founders recognized the risk of centralizing power over elections in the executive branch,”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch emphasized constitutional limitations on executive power over elections.
“I think the president is looking for any opportunity to do that.”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch assessed Donald Trump's intentions regarding declaring an emergency.
“Very helpful, in terms of litigation to push back on these types of efforts.”
Aria Branch · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Aria Branch discussed legal pushback against executive attempts to control elections.