Donald Trump didn't mince words on Truth Social Sunday, when he declared, "America’s Elections are Rigged, Stolen, and a Laughingstock all over the World. "

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss the president’s call to “nationalize” the upcoming elections.

President Donald Trump appears to be dusting off his playbook from past elections, indicating he will only accept this November’s midterm election results if they are “honest.” Trump’s comment to NBC News follows a recent proposal to “nationalize” voting during an appearance on former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s podcast,

Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.

President Donald Trump recently suggested Republicans should “take over” or "nationalize" elections in certain jurisdictions.

"They're willing to go to extraordinary and lawless lengths," Schiff said.

State election officials’ growing suspicion of Trump’s motives has triggered concerns that distrust of even routine moves by the FBI could hinder cooperation.