Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to break down the coordinated and escalating assault on democratic institutions, driven by partisan misuse of the Department of Justice, federal interference in elections, and sweeping voter suppression efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, Goldman explains new legislative efforts to impose guardrails on politicized prosecutions, warns of federal attempts to seize voting infrastructure and voter data, and frames the SAVE Act as a central pillar of a broader election-subversion strategy.

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00:00 Todays Guest: Rep. Dan Goldman

00:56 Rep. Goldman's Legislation on Political Prosecution

04:13 What Happened to Republicans Believing in State's Rights?

06:51 When Does Your Legislation Kick In During This Process?

09:02 The Ballot Seizure in Fulton County

15:40 Why Were There No Allegations in the Fulton County Affidavit?

18:06 Rundown on Trump's Plans to Override Free and Fair Elections

25:45 Do Republicans Know That This BIll Will Make Voting Harder?

33:13 How To Support Rep. Goldman's Bid for Re-Election