Aria Branch
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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 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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.