Gretchen Whitmer: “Elections will continue to be run at the state level in…”

“Yesterday, President Trump suggested unconstitutionally federalizing Michigan's elections. He talked about sending federal agents in to take control away from local clerks. Let me be very clear. Elections will continue to be run at the state level in Michigan. Any attempt by the federal government to take over Michigan elections should be seen for what it is. An attempt to take away your constitutional right to vote.” (00:10–00:15)

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