Trump’s conspiracy to weaken the institution of elections and hold power

According to Isna, the British media has warned in an analytical article that the United States is facing an unprecedented attack on its electoral system, as the President of the country, Donald Trump, and his allies have begun extensive efforts to redesign the voting mechanism ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The “Guardian” newspaper argues in this article that Trump’s multifaceted campaign is not just a partisan act, but an organized effort to undermine free and fair elections, which raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of democracy in America.

Increasing pressure on the electoral system

The report states that Trump’s strategy is being implemented in several coordinated phases. At the same time that the Democrats are preparing for next year’s elections and are trying to regain control of the Congress from their rivals, Trump and his advisers have already considered any possibility of Republican defeat as a sign of “election fraud”. According to the report, these allegations have been used to justify widespread interference in the election management process — actions that presidents are not authorized to take under the law.

Steve Bannon, Trump’s former political adviser, asked him to “fix the election” before voting. Some of Trump’s legal advisers have also described the US electoral system as a “state of emergency” in itself, which requires federal intervention, including the possibility of deploying security forces or even the military at polling stations. When Bannon was asked if this could intimidate voters, he replied: “Exactly.”

This article emphasizes that such statements are not mere rhetoric, but are being implemented practically in the form of federal and state initiatives; A set of actions that an election lawyer has mentioned as “a comprehensive attack on free and fair elections”.

Manipulating election plans and weakening legal protections

According to the Guardian, the Trump administration has pressured Republicans in states under its control to redraw electoral district maps ahead of the legal deadline, a move critics see as an unprecedented attempt to consolidate party power. According to the report, Texas added five new Republican districts, Ohio two, and Missouri and North Carolina each added one, while voters in California approved a plan to add five Democratic districts.

Meanwhile, the Justice Department has abandoned its historic role as a voter rights advocate. In a case pending before the Supreme Court that could undermine a key part of the 1965 Voters’ Rights Act, the department has taken a stand against minority protections. Also, the Ministry of Internal Security has reduced the budget and manpower of the election security department.

According to the report, Trump’s March executive order imposed new restrictions requiring voters to present a birth certificate or passport to prove eligibility — a move critics say could disenfranchise large numbers of legal voters. The order also calls for ballot counting to end on election night, regardless of mail-in or conditional ballots, signaling Trump’s desire to eliminate mail-in voting altogether.

The Guardian reports the creation of a multi-agency network tasked with spreading allegations of “electoral fraud” and threatening legal action against election officials, polling station staff and even voters. The report quoted FBI Director Kash Patel as saying: “We are going after those who were involved in the fraud in favor of Joe Biden.” Although no court has upheld Trump’s claims of fraud in the 2020 election, the rhetoric is being used to justify possible prosecutions.

Experts and lawyers like “Mark Elias” have emphasized in this article that these actions are part of a full-scale campaign to weaken election security under the guise of protecting it. Elias, who has dozens of cases against the government, says: “From executive orders to budget cuts, the Trump administration undermines election security and deprives people of their right to vote.”

Pressure on democratic institutions and dissemination of false information

The Guardian report suggests that Trump’s ultimate goal is to completely dismantle democratic norms. “I don’t think Donald Trump wants another election,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said, referring to his use of emergency powers to deploy the National Guard in American cities.

On the other hand, government officials have described these measures as an attempt to prevent “democracy fraud” and improve election security. However, the article refers to Trump’s recent speech at a Christian gathering, where he said, “In four years, everything will be fine…you don’t have to vote anymore.” According to analysts, these statements show that he is seeking a fundamental change in the concept of democracy.

Legal experts, including “Justin Levitt”, a former consultant on voting rights, emphasize that Trump has no direct authority in terms of the constitution. He describes Trump’s executive orders as “a piece of paper with an illegible signature” intended only to instill an illusion of power in the minds of voters.

According to the Guardian, Trump’s ability to spread false information about the polls is the main source of his power. Elizabeth Frost, a lawyer at the Elias Law Group, said: “The more Trump emphasizes the invalidity of the vote count, the less public trust in the election system will decrease.”

The report reports an increase in threats and intimidation against election officials, to the point where hundreds have resigned from their positions. At the same time, the pro-Trump Maga movement is encouraging its supporters to run for local office to influence the voting process from within. Experts warn that this combination of external pressure and internal influence could completely undermine public trust.

Impact on minorities and legal resistance

In another part of its report, the Guardian cites the experience of Marfin Chan, a Cambodian-born activist in Maine, who said the federal government’s request for access to voter data intimidated immigrants. Many of them who themselves or their families fled from authoritarian regimes, are now afraid of the government’s retaliation.

He says there is a fear that any inconsistencies in personal documents could be used as a pretext for arrest or prosecution, which has reduced political participation. “It’s hard for me to encourage people to participate when they feel like they’re going to be targeted if they speak up,” Chan emphasizes.

According to the Guardian, opposition to Trump’s actions is increasing through the courts. Judges have blocked key parts of his executive orders as unconstitutional because they infringe on the powers of Congress and the states.

However, the government continues to use arguments drawn from far-right slogans about “illegal voting” and “fraud”. Frost says the language used in official government documents shows that institutional standards are eroding and the line between law and political propaganda is blurring.

The future perspective

In the end, the Guardian warns, the main danger lies not in Trump’s legal powers but in the degree of belief he can instill in the public. Experts say that even if the courts and legislative bodies limit his power, creating the impression that the election is inherently corrupt could set the stage for further so-called “security” interventions.

Voting rights activists predict a long political and judicial battle. “Frost” summarizes the situation as follows: “Voters are either suppressed by repressive laws or by fake information and fake hype.”

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