Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Seize Detroit’s Ballots
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement on the Trump Justice Department’s Demand that Detroit turn over its ballots from the 2024 Presidential Election:
“Donald Trump’s planned federal seizure of Detroit’s ballots is a racially and politically motivated attempt to take away Detroit’s political power. This would trample on the Constitution and rights of Detroiters. The people of Detroit deserve political autonomy just as much as anyone else, and Trump’s attempt to take it from them is disgraceful.
The Constitution is crystal clear - states are in charge of how they run their elections to choose who gets their electoral votes. Donald Trump has no right to make Detroit turn its ballots over to him, and it’s clear he is doing this to intimidate and suppress voter turnout in Detroit. These actions are a grave violation of the Constitution’s Electors Clause and completely unacceptable.
Trump’s decision to single out and go after Detroit is because Detroit has the highest percentage Black population of any large city in the United States, and because it has voted overwhelmingly against Donald Trump in all of the past three Presidential Elections. I will be fighting hand in hand with other Detroit leaders to protect our city against this outrageous attack and preserve our democracy.”
Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.
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