CA Secretary of State responds to Trump's push to 'nationalize' elections

The 2026 midterm elections are nine months away.President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the federal government should "nationalize" or "take over" some state elections.California officials are resisting those calls. They say they're ready to fight back.We sit down with California Secretary of State Shirley Weber to hear about state officials' plans to counter federal interference.Guest:Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State

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