The real danger posed by Trump comes after votes are cast in November

In a tense meeting within the White House on July 16, Intelligence Director Bill Pulte pushed for the release of intelligence analysts' names who were suspected of withholding information on election interference. However, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and senior aides resisted, warning that releasing the names would make them targets and lead to violence.

Trump was persuaded not to go off script but ultimately agreed to warn citizens about foreign interference in the 2020 election without presenting evidence. This incident deepened the concern surrounding the November midterm elections, where the question of whether Trump would accept the results as part of normal democratic processes if the Republicans lost took center stage.

The president's power to appoint officials and the executive branch's focus on election security were highlighted, but Trump's broader vision saw the midterm elections as a potential opportunity to prevent a Democratic takeover of Congress, which could lead to investigations into various issues, including the president's alleged misconduct and potential impeachment.

If Trump believed he couldn't retain the House through a normal election, he would follow a similar strategy to the 2020 presidential election, fueling doubts and distrust in the electoral system before the results were even announced.