NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump’s recent calls for the federal government to “get involved” with U.S. elections and how Republicans in Congress as grappling with the president’s remarks.

President Donald Trump calls for Republicans to "nationalize" voting in certain areas, defending federal election takeover despite constitutional concerns.

The short-lived government shutdown ended with a new funding bill that did not include money for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Meanwhile, President Trump raised eyebrows after signing the bill when he said Republicans should “nationalize” elections.

Trump's call to nationalize voting comes just months ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and as lawmakers weigh a controversial voter registration bill.

American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.

President Donald Trump urged Republicans to “take over” voting nationwide as sources say he spoke to FBI agents involved in a raid on a Georgia election office.

President Donald Trump urged the GOP to "nationalize" voting, sparking constitutional controversy as Democrats call the proposal "outlandishly illegal."

The President repeated unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud as he called on the GOP to federalize elections.