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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Bush and Obama lawyers warn Trump could challenge 2026 election results if midterms don’t go his way

Government lawyers, who served the Bush and Obama administrations, have warned that President Donald Trump may not take midterm election losses lying down.

Bob Bauer, who served under former President Barack Obama, and Jack Goldsmith, who worked for President George W. Bush, argued that Trump could dispute next year’s election results, which will determine whether or not the Republican party maintains control of Congress.

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