Donald Trump has pledged to deploy an election integrity army in every state for the 2026 midterm elections, a bold warning that has sparked fierce backlash from Democrats and election watchdogs, as reported across major US media outlets on Monday.
The US president's announcement on Truth Social on Sunday builds on Republican efforts during his 2024 campaign. Mr Trump said the operation would be much bigger and stronger than before, framing it as essential to protect the sanctity of legal votes amid what he calls Democratic interference. Critics have reacted with alarm, accusing the plan of potentially intimidating voters and pre-emptively questioning the legitimacy of results.
