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Officials Fear Trump’s Interference in Upcoming Midterms

11/22/2025

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State and local officials warn that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration could interfere with elections as the midterms approach.
They cite past actions, including an executive order to change election processes.
They discuss declaring a national emergency to justify federal intervention.
Legal experts deem such actions illegal.
Officials worry about misinformation, the influence of Trump allies in government roles, and voter data integrity concerns from a national citizenship database.

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State and local officials warn that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration could interfere with elections as the midterms approach.
They cite past actions, including an executive order to change election processes.
They discuss declaring a national emergency to justify federal intervention.
Legal experts deem such actions illegal.
Officials worry about misinformation, the influence of Trump allies in government roles, and voter data integrity concerns from a national citizenship database.