Liberal commentators warn that Trump might interfere with or cancel the 2026 midterm elections.

Recent discussions among liberal commentators, including former MSNBC host Joy Reid and Democratic strategist James Carville, have raised suspicions that President Donald Trump might manipulate or outright cancel the 2026 midterm elections. This sentiment has surfaced frequently in recent weeks.

Carville, during a conversation with former CNN anchor Jim Acosta, indicated that he believes Democrats are concerned about Trump’s potential influence on the elections. He suggested there’s a substantial risk that Trump could meddle with the voting process. In his words, “In short words, yes,” he affirmed Trump’s possible actions. “I don’t put anything past him—I think he would try anything to avoid a legitimate election,” he elaborated.

Meanwhile, Joy Reid echoed these concerns, expressing doubt about the occurrence of midterms in 2026. She remarked, “Whenever Democrats discuss the need to unify for 2026, I can’t help but wonder if we’ll even have a fair election.” There’s a shared worry among some commentators that Trump could instigate a dramatic situation, as Wajahat Ali described claims that Trump might declare martial law to justify postponing elections.

On the radio show “Breakfast Club,” host Charlamagne Tha God pointed to a current Republican-led bill that seems unpopular among voters. He questioned the Republicans’ apparent lack of concern, suggesting that it might indicate they’ve already fixed the election outcomes. “If they’re pushing laws nobody supports, that’s political suicide—maybe they know something we don’t,” he said.

Angela Rye, a former CNN commentator, added her voice to the chorus of skepticism, stating her belief that Trump intends to steal both the 2024 and 2026 elections. She admitted uncertainty about future events but hinted that the situation feels precarious and reminiscent of previous election manipulations.

Last week, Stacey Abrams, a former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, expressed her fears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” regarding the potential erosion of democratic processes in the U.S. She outlined steps that could lead to a dictatorship, declaring that if the country reached that point, holding elections would be the last thing on anyone’s mind.