Trump says he will only accept the midterm results ‘if the elections are honest’ and again pushes to ‘nationalize’ voting
Trump to only accept ‘honest’ midterm results as he hits out at ‘very corrupt elections’
- Donald Trump stated he would only accept the 2026 midterm election results if he deems them “honest”, suggesting “something else has to happen” if he believes they are not.
- He denied using the word “nationalize” when previously calling for Republicans to “take over” elections, despite recorded statements to the contrary.
- Trump alleged “very corrupt elections” in cities such as Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, without providing any evidence to support these claims.
- He linked his concerns to the necessity of voter ID laws and the SAVE Act, implying Democratic opposition indicates a desire to “cheat”.
- Trump also refused to rule out a third term, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two terms.
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