Governors from several states are expressing deep concerns about President Trump’s potential use of military assets to disrupt upcoming elections. They believe Trump may attempt to influence or even take control of elections by deploying the National Guard and federal agents to key cities. These governors warn that such actions could be a tactic to suppress voter turnout and undermine democratic processes, possibly by falsely claiming issues with elections. They further highlight his public criticism of mail-in voting and his past efforts to subvert election results, emphasizing the urgency to address these actions, which are reminiscent of historical authoritarian strategies.
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Anticipating the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump is actively intervening in ways unprecedented for a modern U.S. president. His strategy involves redrawing congressional maps, targeting voter rolls and mail-in voting, and using the Justice Department to investigate Democratic fundraising, actions that draw concerns about democratic integrity. Trump’s moves, including using executive power and leveraging crime concerns, have been met with both legislative and legal pushback. Despite these efforts, some experts suggest these actions could be an admission of potential weakness, reflecting concerns about the Republican Party’s prospects in the upcoming elections.
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Donald Trump’s efforts to “fix” elections and ensure permanent Republican control of the U.S. government are intensifying. After his 2020 defeat, Trump sowed distrust in election processes, prompting voter suppression laws across numerous states. These tactics included executive orders, attempts to manipulate census data, and pressure on states to redraw electoral maps. His actions, along with the support of his administration, raise concerns about undermining the integrity of elections, making it clear that his goal is to prevent future election losses.
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The actions taken appear to be designed to influence the upcoming elections. According to experts, focusing on election integrity while also referencing the 2026 elections reveals a true intent of election rigging. These maneuvers, including expanded National Guard presence and potential limitations on voting, may be implemented to impact the midterm elections. The actions are justified with fabricated pretexts.
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In a recent announcement, President Trump declared his intention to spearhead an initiative to ban mail-in ballots and voting machines for the upcoming midterm elections, sparking immediate criticism. Trump falsely claimed that no other country utilizes mail-in voting and repeated the debunked assertion that the 2020 election was lost due to mail-in ballot fraud. He stated he would sign an executive order that forbids mail-in ballots and automatic tabulation machines. However, legal experts such as Marc Elias argue such an executive order would be unconstitutional, representing a significant threat to free and fair elections.
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The article explores the concerning resurgence of views questioning women’s right to vote, highlighted by a prominent figure’s endorsement of a video advocating for household voting where men often cast the ballot. This stance is connected to Christian reconstructionism, an extreme ideology that restricts women’s political participation. While direct attempts to overturn the 19th Amendment are unlikely, the article points out how conservative strategies, such as voter ID laws and restrictions on voting access, could disproportionately affect women and undermine their ability to vote. Experts warn against dismissing this as fringe, noting the potential for erosion of women’s rights through incremental legislative actions. The piece concludes by emphasizing the importance of women’s voting power in the political landscape.
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Despite past successful elections, a new threat to free and fair elections has emerged: the federal government’s efforts to undermine the process. The Trump administration has launched a campaign including actions like gutting election security agencies and seeking access to voter information. These efforts are unprecedented and potentially illegal, with the goal of discrediting election results and gaining control over the system. While past elections withstood great pressure, vigilance, courage, and determination are needed to defend democracy in the face of these actions, with voters ultimately holding the final say.
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GOP Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles away. It seems like the situation in Texas regarding the recent redistricting is, to put it mildly, generating a lot of strong opinions. The core of the issue is that the new maps, drawn by the Republican Party, have resulted in Austin residents being lumped into the same congressional district as people living in rural areas, some as far as 300 miles away. This is, at its heart, a textbook example of gerrymandering.
GOP Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles away. This tactic isn’t exactly new in Texas.… Continue reading
In a bold move, Texas House Democrats fled the state to impede Republicans from swiftly enacting a Trump-ordered redistricting plan, potentially creating up to five new Republican seats in the US House. This risky strategy, which could result in daily fines and the threat of arrest, was employed to temporarily halt the plan and pressure their party to devise a national response. The GOP’s redistricting plan aims to manipulate the midterms through extreme gerrymandering. This includes creating districts that benefit Trump and his party. This move has led to a call for action from other blue states, as concerns about the integrity of democracy are raised.
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The Republican Party’s historical pattern of cheating when they can’t win continues, as evidenced by their efforts to suppress votes and manipulate election outcomes. These tactics include aggressive voter purges, gerrymandering, and the weaponization of the Department of Justice to undermine voting rights. The goal is to discourage, intimidate, and prevent eligible voters from participating, thereby tilting the electoral landscape in their favor, despite their unpopular policies. This systematic assault on democracy is a quiet, technical, and destructive campaign that threatens the foundation of American self-governance and makes the ballot box meaningless.
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Matt Underwood