The Political Scene | The New Yorker

How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald Trump

February 7, 2026·34 min·5-min readconversationalpolitics
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The episode examines the escalating threats to U.S. election integrity under a potential second Trump administration, focusing on efforts to undermine public trust, seize ballot data, and disrupt vote counting, while also discussing legal safeguards and civic preparedness. The conversatio

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Rick Hassan

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Rick HassanMarty BaronTulsi GabbardMike JohnsonJeff BezosDonald Trump

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Washington Post

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Criminal JusticeDemocracyElectionsForeign PolicyRacial JusticeUs Politics

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