Does Trump think he can really get away with this?
February 17, 2026
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as posted by the channel-- Donald Trump and his allies advance proposals and rhetoric that critics argue could restrict voting access and challenge unfavorable 2026 midterm election results
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Original show date: February 16, 2026
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Guests & Subjects Covered
Claims
12 claims extractedTrump planning to control 2026 midterm election results
Trump refuses to accept election losses across multiple cycles
Trump proposes federal government takeover of elections
Armed ICE agents to oversee voting in Democratic cities
Trump proposals designed to suppress Democratic voters
Federal agents at polling places to intimidate voters
Trump movement spreads election distrust to justify intervention
Republican officials may refuse to seat election winners
Trump may repeat January 6 tactics to block 2026 certification
Trump uses chaos and intimidation to override election results
Trump movement rejects democratic principle of accepting losses
Systematic erosion of democracy through rules and distrust
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