Intending to Steal

The Trump administration is actively attempting to influence the 2026 midterm elections through federal agency weaponization and legal challenges aimed at maintaining Republican Senate control. Key tactics include the Social Security Administration’s dissemination of promotional emails despite service delays caused by staffing cuts, and Department of Justice efforts to intimidate state election officials, which a federal judge recently blocked as a violation of the Voting Rights Act. In Alaska, the administration unsuccessfully sued to halt election certification unless the Republican incumbent wins, citing alleged voter confusion over similar candidate names. Meanwhile, the administration faces scrutiny for ignoring intelligence regarding a Chinese spy targeting NVIDIA’s CEO to protect stock market stability. These maneuvers occur against a backdrop of public dissatisfaction with the economy and reports of internal corruption involving presidential pardons, suggesting a prioritization of power retention over national security and democratic norms.