Margaret Brennan
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Why the founders limited the president's role in federal elections

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May 31, 2025

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President Trump continues to talk about his role in changing how federal elections are conducted. But did the founders intend for the executive to get involved in the process? CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains.

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Why the founders limited the president's role in federal elections · Margaret Brennan · Sentinel