The November 8 midterm elections in the US are more than just a matter of who will fill the seats in the House and Senate. They are a critical test of American democracy as the Trump camp attempts to undermine the democratic process by getting its supporters in key positions from the local to the national level. Republicans who do not support Trump are being fiercely opposed within the party, and the majority now consists of candidates who will simply deny a possible presidential election defeat by Trump. The situation is leading to fears of chaos in the US political system.
1. On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to prevent Joe Biden from being sworn in as president.
2. Joe Biden was sworn in that same day as the elected American president.
3. More than 800 Capitol stormers have been charged and some sentenced to prison.
4. There are several lawsuits pending against Trump himself.
5. American democracy is still under severe pressure.
6. The midterm elections are approaching and are important for determining the seats in both Houses of Congress.
7. Republicans are actively trying to undermine the democratic process at the local and state level.
8. This effort includes getting Trump supporters in positions where they can question and refuse to ratify election results.
9. Nearly 70 percent of Republican voters doubt whether the 2020 election was fair, despite no evidence for this.
10. The midterms are a stress test of America's democracy and could cause chaos in 2024 if the results are disputed.