Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of interfering in the state election systems and warned against "unlawful federal intrusion" into voting administration.
Election Authority Clash Over Voting Systems
In a post on X, Walz emphasized that Americans have long fought to protect the right to vote and said election administration must remain under state authority.
He said, "Americans have fought to defend the freedom to vote. Every voter deserves to have their voice heard, and every state deserves to administer its elections free from unlawful federal intrusion."
"We cannot allow that right to be undermined by Donald Trump," he added.
Americans have fought to defend the freedom to vote. Every voter deserves to have their voice heard, and every state deserves to administer its elections free from unlawful federal intrusion.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) July 5, 2026
We cannot allow that right to be undermined by Donald Trump. https://t.co/lJB9E4KFq9
Democrats Warn Of Trump Election Influence
Earlier, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said a court ruling had blocked efforts he linked to Trump involving a voter roll database, calling it a victory against what he described as a voter purge system.
He said Democrats had also blocked the GOP-backed SAVE Act and vowed continued opposition to election-related legislation, while a federal judge separately ruled the database violated privacy laws and could not be used.
Former special counsel Jack Smith also expressed concern about the rule of law, saying he believed the justice system faced an unprecedented "attack" and warning about threats to the integrity of upcoming elections.
He emphasized the role of state attorneys general in protecting legal and electoral processes ahead of the midterms.
Separately, Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she would push back against Trump’s influence on election administration, criticizing federal involvement in state voting systems and questioning intelligence-related activity tied to elections.
She also condemned Republican legislative strategy and urged voters to reject it at the ballot box.
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