Gov. Abbott breaks with Trump over president’s call to nationalize elections

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott distanced himself sharply from President Donald Trump's demands to seize federal control of U.S. elections during a campaign event this week, according to Houston Public Media."Listen, my understanding of the United States Constitution, and that is elections for state position...

Gov. Abbott breaks with Trump over president’s call to nationalize elections

President Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections in some areas of the U.S. is exposing a rare public split with one of his closest political allies.

Abbott breaks with Trump over president’s call to nationalize elections

The Texas governor pushed back against the president’s call for federal oversight, even as Abbott and other Republicans have taken steps to assert state control over Harris County elections.

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Abbott breaks with Trump over president's call to nationalize elections

The Texas governor pushed back against the president’s call for federal oversight, even as Abbott and other Republicans have taken steps to assert state control over Harris County elections.