Why Trump cannot cancel midterm elections but here's ... - MSN
But while the president has no legal authority to cancel the upcoming 2026 midterms, there are several possible ways that Trump could stall the elections to work in the Republicans' favor.
No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead
Jan 17, 2026 · Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about not holding the November …
Trump Can’t Cancel Elections. He Could Undermine Them.
17 hours ago · President Trump has dropped unsubtle hints about his desire to cancel the November elections. “We have to even run against these people,” he said in a speech last month. “I won’t say ...
Trump Floats Cancelling Election, Then Insists He Won't | TIME
Jan 6, 2026 · President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of canceling future U.S. elections, elevating a longstanding concern among critics of how he might try to limit threats to his power in his...
Why Trump can’t cancel the 2026 midterm elections - Votebeat
Jan 26, 2026 · The president doesn’t have the ability to cancel elections, even if he wants to — but that doesn’t mean the 2026 midterms aren’t under threat.
Did Trump Say He Wants To 'Cancel' Elections In US? Here's ...
Jan 6, 2026 · President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of canceling future US elections while addressing House Republicans at their annual retreat, sparking renewed concern among critics …
No, Trump can't cancel the 2028 election. But he could still ...
Jan 21, 2025 · No, Trump can't cancel the 2028 election. But he could still weaken democracy. Experts say he faces fewer barriers to consolidating power in his second term.