Overview

• Veteran strategist James Carville cautioned this week that President Trump might rig, tamper with or even cancel the 2026 midterm elections to retain power.
• On NewsNation, Carville added that Trump could declare martial law or a national emergency if those Democratic victories appear certain.
• Carville pointed to expected blowouts in Virginia and New Jersey as the catalyst for potential extraordinary measures.
• No evidence of election interference has emerged to date, but the warnings have intensified debate among media panels about protecting democratic norms.
• The White House has denied any intent to subvert the midterms, dismissing the claims as unfounded.