Trump Is SEIZING Your Ballots | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Defending Democracy with Marc Elias
Democracy Docket
4.9 • 702 Ratings
🗓️ 28 March 2026
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins Marc Elias to expose the SAVE America Act — a Republican voter suppression bill that would hand disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of American citizens. This is not a policy debate. This is a blueprint for stealing elections.
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00:00 Today’s Guest: Sheldon Whitehouse
00:41 Inside the Save America Act: What Republicans Are Trying to Pass
03:49 The Real Goal: Control of Voter Data & Registration
07:31 Federal vs State Elections — Why This Shift Matters
10:06 Will This Bill Actually Pass the Senate?
12:56 Supreme Court Clash Over Voting Laws
15:21 What to Watch From the Supreme Court Next
19:00 DOJ Ballot Seizures & the Fulton County Raid
24:17 Why This Search Warrant Raises Red Flags
28:17 Is This a Test Run for Future Elections?
31:05 How Ballot Data Could Be Used to Influence Votes
35:39 Epstein Files: What’s Still Being Hidden?
40:19 Is the Government Acting in Trump’s Interest?
41:52 What Voters Should Do Right Now
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