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Washington Week with The Atlantic

What Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections means

Season 2026 Episode 6 | 12m 33s

The Constitution mandates that states run elections, not the federal government. The panel discusses what this means for Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and potential influence on the 2026 midterms.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
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Trump alienates America’s allies
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Will Trump attack Iran in 2026?
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Trump's mixed messages and unpredictability on Iran
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How Trump ignores the guardrails of the presidency
How Trump ignores the guardrails of the presidency
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