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Behar Warns Trump May Cancel 2026 Midterms Amid Unrest

1/16/2026

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Joy Behar warned on The View that the U.S. President Donald Trump could exploit unrest to cancel the 2026 midterms.
She linked this to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump's impeachment anxiety if Democrats regain Congress.
Behar said Trump is worried about losing power.
Trump has said Republicans must win the midterms to avoid impeachment.
The remarks reflect deepening political divisions in the United States.

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Joy Behar warned on The View that the U.S. President Donald Trump could exploit unrest to cancel the 2026 midterms.
She linked this to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump's impeachment anxiety if Democrats regain Congress.
Behar said Trump is worried about losing power.
Trump has said Republicans must win the midterms to avoid impeachment.
The remarks reflect deepening political divisions in the United States.