Trump makes Alaska the latest frontier in his election power grab
The move by the Justice Department to try and preemptively block Alaska’s Senate results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses stunned officials in both parties.
President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to gain control over America's elections as his party prepares for a potentially contentious midterm. The Justice Department has filed lawsuits in nearly every state to gain access to voter files. Trump has advocated for restricting mail voting, which was blocked by the Supreme Court.
He has also attempted to tie anti-terrorism funds for state and local governments to election administration, a move rejected by federal judges. Additionally, Trump has threatened to withhold federal election funding from states that do not modify voter registration forms and clashed with Republican lawmakers over a bill to overhaul elections.
His latest attempt, however, stands out - seeking an injunction to halt Alaska's Senate results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. This move, requested just 12 days before the election, has been met with skepticism and criticism. Legal experts anticipate that the DOJ's latest maneuver will face the same legal setbacks as its previous efforts.
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