Executive Overreach in a Time of War

The war in the Middle East launched by President Trump continues to unfold. Underneath the headlines and the chaos, something else is going on. Recent reporting has exposed signs that election deniers inside and outside the White House may be trying to exploit this moment to claim national security as a rationale to undermine U.S. elections. It’s alarming, and it's flatly illegal. It’s an escalation of ongoing efforts to meddle with the vote.

Listen as Brennan Center experts break down what is happening, explain the legal issues at stake, and discuss what must be done to ensure elections remain free and fair.

Recorded on March 4, 2026.

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