EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump 'Preparing to Challenge Midterm Election Results' if Republicans Suffer Major Defeat

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump 'Preparing to Challenge Midterm Election Results' if Republicans Suffer Major Defeat

Oct. 21 2026, Updated 1:37 p.m. ET

Donald Trump is feared to be poised to refuse to recognize a Republican defeat in November's midterm elections, with growing fears the president may again encourage supporters to challenge an unfavorable result in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 Capitol riot.

Sources told RadarOnline.com the 80-year-old MAGA leader faces mounting scrutiny over his willingness to accept the outcome of the congressional elections, which will determine control of the House and Senate.

70% of Americans Doubt Trump Would Accept Election Defeat

A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey conducted between October 9 and 13 found seven in 10 Americans doubted Trump would acknowledge defeat, despite widespread confidence in the integrity of the electoral process.

The findings have renewed concerns about the possibility of another confrontation over election results.

The skepticism extends beyond Democratic voters, with most independents and more than a third of Republicans expressing doubts about Trump's willingness to accept an unfavorable outcome.

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