The David Frum Show How to Stop Trump’s Plan to Steal the 2026 Elections
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Dec 10, 2025 Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice and former presidential speechwriter, dives into the alarming tactics Trump could deploy to manipulate the 2026 elections. He discusses the vulnerabilities within the electoral system and the potential weaponization of law enforcement against officials. The conversation highlights the erosion of the Voting Rights Act and the implications of partisan gerrymandering. Waldman stresses the critical need for national reforms to safeguard democracy against these threats.
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Vanity Shapes Presidential Decision-Making
- David Frum argues Donald Trump is highly susceptible to vanity and symbolic rewards which influence his behavior.
- This vulnerability explains why foreign groups like FIFA can manipulate presidential favor with trinkets and ceremonies.
Federal Threats To 2026 Elections
- Michael Waldman warns the 2026 election faces active federal efforts to undermine it from the Trump administration.
- He stresses that state control of elections and judicial limits on presidential power remain crucial safeguards.
Use Courts To Block Presidential Overreach
- Challenge restrictive federal orders and laws in court since states run elections and courts can block overreach.
- Support litigation and state resistance to measures like passport-only registration and the SAVE Act.
