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The NPR Politics Podcast

What happens if Trump tries to mess with the midterms?

President Trump routinely sows doubt in the credibility of elections in the United States — especially if he, or his allies, lose those votes. But with…

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President Trump routinely sows doubt in the credibility of elections in the United States — especially if he, or his allies, lose those votes. But with voting in this fall's midterms starting in just a few weeks, the president wants to change the ways Americans vote. We explore the risks to election integrity in these…

Published August 28, 2026 · 31:14

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