Trump Dodges Question About Alleged Midterm Election Theft Plan

Former president deflects and attacks accuser when asked about claims of a plot to steal 2026 elections.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:31am

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When asked about an allegation that he has a plan already underway to steal the 2026 midterm elections, former President Donald Trump responded by deflecting and attacking the accuser, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, rather than directly denying the claim.

Why it matters

Trump's refusal to directly address the allegation raises concerns about the integrity of future elections, as the former president continues to spread false claims about widespread voter fraud and his supporters' efforts to restrict voting access in key swing states.

The details

The allegation that Trump has a plan to steal the 2026 midterm elections was made by Governor Pritzker, who claimed to have uncovered evidence of the former president's scheme. However, when pressed on the issue, Trump did not deny the claim, instead shifting the focus to attacking Pritzker and the media.

  • The alleged election theft plan is said to be already underway as of February 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has continued to make unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud and has sought to restrict voting access in key swing states.

JB Pritzker

The current governor of Illinois who has accused Trump of having a plan to steal the 2026 midterm elections.

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What they’re saying

“When asked about an allegation he has a plan already underway to steal the 2026 midterm elections, Donald Trump responded by deflecting and attacking the accuser, Gov. JB Pritzker.”

— Newshound Ellen, Author

The takeaway

Trump's refusal to directly address the allegation of a plan to steal the 2026 midterm elections raises serious concerns about the future of American democracy and the integrity of the electoral process.