Lawyer Warns of Trump’s 2026 Election Threat: “Complacency is Dangerous”

URGENT UPDATE: Constitutional lawyer David French has issued a stark warning regarding former President Donald Trump‘s potential plans to unlawfully influence the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. In an op-ed published today in The New York Times, French argues that millions of Americans remain dangerously complacent about the looming threat posed by Trump’s actions.

French emphasizes that Trump, supported by a radicalized base of tens of millions who believe his false narratives, could manipulate the election landscape without needing to rig the vote count directly. “A president who doesn’t care about the law, who commands an obedient Congress, represents a threat to the next election,” he stated. “I fear that millions of citizens are still too complacent. They aren’t aware of the peril we face.”

The warning comes in the wake of alarming developments, including the recent FBI raid on a Georgia election center, which French cites as a clear indication of Trump’s efforts to “engineer the outcomes he seeks.” This incident raises significant concerns, particularly given the involvement of Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s former director of national intelligence.

Moreover, French highlights that Trump’s aggressive mass deportation operations across the country could significantly suppress voter turnout. By instilling fear among nonwhite Americans, these actions may discourage them from participating in the electoral process. The implication is clear: Trump’s tactics may create an environment where certain groups feel unsafe to vote.

Adding to the alarm, Trump continues to promote unfounded claims that the 2020 election was “rigged.” In a recent social media post, he suggested that Italian satellites were involved in hacking American voting machines to alter the outcome in favor of Joe Biden. French argues that these persistent lies are part of a broader strategy to undermine confidence in the electoral process.

French warns, “You may realize that Trump can unlawfully influence an election without explicitly rigging the count. By deterring his enemies from coming to the polls, he can engineer the outcomes he seeks.” This metaphorical fire drill serves as an urgent alarm for citizens across the nation, highlighting the need for vigilance as the political climate intensifies.

As the 2026 elections approach, French’s warning underscores the importance of public awareness and engagement. The potential for Trump’s influence to shape electoral outcomes is real, and complacency could have dire consequences for democracy.

What happens next? Citizens must remain alert to Trump’s ongoing efforts and be prepared to defend their right to vote. The time to act is now—this alarm should resonate far and wide. As French emphasizes, “MAGA’s acts of aggression are already intimidating.” The future of American democracy could depend on how effectively citizens respond to this critical moment.