Current and former US national security officials have been privately advising state officials and congressional lawmakers on preparing for possible interference by President Donald Trump's administration in the 3 November midterm elections.
An informal group of roughly 10 officials, many with Department of Defense experience and some with backgrounds in countering authoritarianism abroad, has consulted officials from 10 states over several months. The advice centres on potential federal actions that could disrupt voting or challenge election results.
