The risk of election manipulation involves Mark Zuckerberg allegedly paying a large sum four years ago to influence the election. There are concerns about manipulating the election results by including dead people and out-of-state residents in the database. The manipulation could amount to a 5-6% difference in votes between candidates like Trump and Biden. Additionally, Trump's security is at risk as there have been attempts to harm him, posing a significant threat to his safety. The nonchalant attitude of some people towards these risks is concerning, especially considering the implications of an attempt on the life of a presidential nominee. The potential consequences of harming Trump are emphasized as being severe, not only for him but for those involved in such actions.