Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms

Al JazeeraCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyFebruary 23, 2026 at 08:58 AM
Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms

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As the US prepares for the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump's past claims of election fraud are raising concerns. The midterms, the first major election since Trump took office, will determine control of the House and Senate. Trump is employing a two-pronged approach: discrediting unfavorable results by alleging fraud and testing the limits of federal intervention in elections. He aims to create doubt about election legitimacy and potentially appeal legal challenges up to the Supreme Court. Trump has expressed his desire to increase federal control over voting, citing alleged corruption. These actions are causing unease about potential interference and challenges to the election's integrity.

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