EPISODE · Aug 22, 2026 · 41 MIN
Dems Vs Trump DOJ Voter Suppression
from The Weekend · host Jackie Alemany, Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, Rep. Joe Morelle, Jacquelyn Lopez, Glenn Kirschner, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Alex Tabet
August 22, 2026, 8 AM; The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration this week for violating the Freedom of Information Act by failing to turn over “records about any plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election materials before the 2026 midterms are certified.” The concerns over Trump potentially interfering in the midterm elections are shared by election officials across the country who are at this moment “war-gaming” every move they think President Trump might make come this November. Rep. Joe Morelle and Jacquelyn Lopez join The Weekend to discuss how the party is preparing for any such nightmare scenario. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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With just 73 Days to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are going on the offense, preparing for possible 'nightmare' scenarios President Donald Trump may try to pursue to hold onto his power in the nation’s capital.
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