The advisory team consists of about 10 officials with backgrounds in the Defense Department, including experts who specialized in countering foreign authoritarian regimes. These briefings have been conducted discreetly to ensure lawmakers can establish operational safeguards before the polls open.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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10 US Security Officials Warn States of Trump Midterm Interference
US Politics8 hours ago
A group of current and former members of the U.S. national security apparatus are privately consulting with congressional and state representatives to protect November elections. These personnel are providing guidance on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere in the midterm voting process, according to people involved in the effort.
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