President Donald Trump is actively laying the groundwork to contest the midterm election results if they turn out to be unfavorable for the Republican Party. Veteran strategists and longtime GOP consultants are sounding the alarm, suggesting that the president is preemptively crafting a narrative to blame the electoral process for potential losses, Newsweek reports.
On Sunday, the president characterized the lengthy vote-tallying processes in specific U.S. cities and states as proof that the system is rigged and “CORRUPT.” He specifically pointed to areas like Detroit, Michigan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and California, though he provided no evidence to support claims of manipulation or fraud in those locations. White House Spokeswoman Lauren Bis defended the president on Monday, stating, “President Trump is right: Americans deserve to know the winner of elections on election night.”
