George Conway Warns of Potential Trump Interference in 2026 Midterm Elections
Conservative lawyer George Conway has raised concerns about the potential for Donald Trump to “sabotage” or even “ignore” the results of the upcoming midterm elections in 2026. As a former member of the Republican Party who left during the first Trump administration, Conway has become a vocal critic of the former president.
Conway emphasized that there is an “increasing danger” that Trump might interfere with the election process or refuse to acknowledge the outcome. He pointed out that the midterm elections will be held on November 3, 2026, and it’s possible that Trump could take a more aggressive stance following his losses in the current year’s elections.
Speaking to MSNBC, Conway described Trump as a “malignant narcissist” who is unlikely to change his behavior after facing electoral defeat. “A personality like his… they don’t go away,” he said. “He’s just not going to all of a sudden behave himself because he suffered an election loss. If anything, he’s going to double down on everything he does.”
Conway added, “I think for 2026, we’re going to see an increasing danger that he’s going to try to, in some way, sabotage those elections or, at the end of the day, maybe even ignore them in some fashion.”
Trump’s Impact on the Republican Party
Conway also warned that Trump’s influence may continue to grow over the next three years of his administration. He suggested that the former president could become more extreme in his actions, including attempts to suppress dissent and use military forces across the country.
“The more we see, the worse it gets,” Conway said. “I think we’re going to see a lot of things that get a lot worse before they get better with Donald Trump.”
He noted that recent Democratic victories in the New York mayoral election and governor races in Virginia and New Jersey might lead some Republican candidates to distance themselves from Trump. Conway suggested that former Trump allies could temporarily reduce their support for MAGA messaging, and new voices within the party might decide they no longer want to participate.
Shifts Within the Republican Party
Conway highlighted that while some Republicans may show more defiance, many are likely to remain loyal to Trump. He cited Marjorie Taylor Green as an example of someone who has started to distance herself from MAGA and the president. However, he also pointed out that the majority of the Republican Party still supports Trump, and it’s unlikely that many members will break away.
- It’s never a losing bet to bet on the spinelessness of congressional Republicans.
- Conway believes we’ll see a little more defiance here and there, but most will likely remain aligned with Trump.
- He mentioned that even those who are less extreme may eventually choose to step back from supporting Trump.
The Future of the Republican Party
Conway’s comments reflect growing concerns about the direction of the Republican Party under Trump’s influence. Many within the party are worried about the long-term consequences of aligning with a leader who has shown a tendency to challenge democratic norms and institutions.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the political landscape remains uncertain. With Trump’s continued presence and influence, the potential for conflict and instability within the party and the broader political system cannot be ignored.