'If You Can Keep It': Trump’s Election Attacks
Summary
The 1A podcast examines the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine election integrity ahead of the midterms, including threats to prosecute officials over non-citizen voting and withhold FEMA funds. Guests Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, David Becker, and Justin Levitt argue these actions are performative and legally baseless, noting that non-citizen voting is statistically negligible. They emphasize that state systems remain secure and resilient despite federal pressure and disinformation campaigns.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump administration threatens election funding
Series intro and Granger ad
Interview with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon
Listener concerns on voter suppression and security
Simon on FEMA threats and EAC firings
Granger ad and NPR promos
Panel discusses election security and marketing
Debunking voting machine conspiracy theories
Election officials' resilience and voter turnout
Legal limits on FEMA funding threats
Need for sustainable federal election funding
Data on non-citizen voting rarity
Listener testimonials on poll work
Impact of EAC firings and DOJ letter
DOJ credibility and intimidation tactics
Poll worker safety and ID requirements
Conclusion: Democracy depends on participation
Outro ads and promos
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