By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A new report details President Trump’s ongoing efforts to subvert upcoming federal elections, utilizing executive orders, staffing changes, and legal maneuvers. These actions include installing loyalists in key positions, centralizing decision-making, and attempting to alter election laws at both state and local levels. Furthermore, the administration is dismantling election security protections and targeting those who oppose their efforts. The Brennan Center for Justice warns that these strategies are designed to cast doubt on election integrity and potentially change outcomes, highlighting the need for vigilance by states, election officials, and voting advocates.
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How Trump Is Plotting To Disrupt The Next Election
The unsettling reality is that Donald Trump is actively working to undermine the integrity of the upcoming elections in 2026 and 2028. This isn’t speculation, but rather a calculated strategy unfolding through a combination of executive actions, legal maneuvers, and the placement of loyalists in key positions. This isn’t just about winning; it’s about changing the very rules of the game and potentially overturning results if he doesn’t get his way.
Trump’s actions since taking office have been geared towards consolidating power and weakening the checks and balances that protect our elections. He has appointed individuals who are unwaveringly loyal to him to positions within the Department of Justice, giving him control over investigations and legal matters. He’s using executive orders to centralize decision-making within the White House, effectively bypassing traditional democratic processes. There are attempts to manipulate state and local election laws to his advantage, coupled with demands for unprecedented access to sensitive voter data. This strategy includes undermining election security measures, intimidating election officials and workers, and defending or pardoning those who have previously attempted to subvert elections.
The Brennan Center for Justice, a prominent voting rights organization, has outlined this “concerted strategy” in a detailed report. According to the report, these actions are designed to lay the groundwork for future lies about election integrity and potentially alter the outcome of elections. This is particularly concerning because Trump has already shown he is willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals, including the violent insurrection on January 6, 2021, which should have disqualified him from ever holding office again. We should anticipate more of the same in the upcoming elections.
One of the most concerning aspects of Trump’s approach is his disregard for expertise and his preference for loyalty over competence. He chooses individuals who are willing to follow his orders without question, regardless of their qualifications or the potential consequences. This includes his cabinet picks and other high-profile appointments. His selection of media personalities and individuals with limited policy experience reflects his focus on image and his desire to control the narrative. The goal isn’t about improving the country; it’s about self-preservation and personal gain.
His willingness to act on “vibes” instead of facts also points to a dangerous disregard for established institutions. He prefers making things up as he goes instead of relying on actual experts. The attempt to subvert the 2020 election, including the violent insurrection on January 6, 2021, underscores his willingness to disregard democratic norms and potentially overthrow the results of an election. This behavior should disqualify him from ever holding office again.
The potential for disruptive tactics extends beyond these already alarming actions. There are concerns that Trump could resort to more extreme measures, such as declaring war to distract from any potential legal problems. Given his demonstrated lack of concern for anyone other than himself, this sort of behavior seems plausible. We can only speculate as to the exact details, but he has shown a willingness to push the boundaries of what is acceptable and legal.
The need for real solutions should be a priority. Posting on social media and yelling at the television is not an adequate response. The time for complacency is over. If those in positions of power—lawyers, politicians, judges—don’t actively fight back, Trump’s plans will be hard to stop. There is also an organized conservative effort. Groups like the Heritage Foundation have long been pushing for power consolidation. He will be working with these organizations as their puppet, negotiating for his continued immunity from personal consequences.
The ultimate goal of Trump and those who support him appears to be the long-term erosion of democratic norms. They may resort to tactics such as gerrymandering, last-minute executive orders, and frivolous lawsuits to obstruct the electoral process. Even if voting machines can be compromised, the existence of paper ballots provides an alternative. This situation is more complicated than is exposed and is meant for long-term authoritarianism.
While it’s impossible to predict the exact course of events, the evidence suggests that the next elections are at risk. Trump has already demonstrated his willingness to manipulate the system, and it’s highly likely that he will attempt to do so again. There may be threats, or actual attacks, on those Democrat leaning voting sites in swing counties. In the worst-case scenario, he may try to declare martial law and cancel elections altogether.
The reality is that Trump will not be around forever. Ultimately, however, he is old, and his health is questionable. If he can get to 2028, it will be the tipping point. The time to act and to do so with purpose is now.