Is Trump trying to rig the midterm elections?
Jul 24, 2026 •
In the East Room of the White House, Donald Trump made an extraordinary accusation of election interference: Beijing had illegally obtained the voter files of 220 million Americans.
He also accused US intelligence agencies of hiding the extent of China’s activity.
Later, Trump claimed a Homeland Security review had found around 278,000 non-citizens registered to vote.
Trump’s motivation, critics say, is to sow doubt ahead of the upcoming midterm elections – which he’s already made several attempts to reshape: from redrawing maps, to restricting voting, to firing the entire electoral commission.
Today, staff writer at The Atlantic David A. Graham, on Trump’s campaign to tilt the midterms and what he could still do before, during and after election day.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Is Trump trying to rig the midterm elections?
1992 • Jul 24, 2026
Is Trump trying to rig the midterm elections?
In the East Room of the White House, Donald Trump made an extraordinary accusation of election interference: Beijing had illegally obtained the voter files of 220 million Americans.
He also accused US intelligence agencies of hiding the extent of China’s activity.
Later, Trump claimed a Homeland Security review had found around 278,000 non-citizens registered to vote.
Trump’s motivation, critics say, is to sow doubt ahead of the upcoming midterm elections – which he’s already made several attempts to reshape: from redrawing maps, to restricting voting, to firing the entire electoral commission.
Today, staff writer at The Atlantic David A. Graham, on Trump’s campaign to tilt the midterms and what he could still do before, during and after election day.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Staff writer at The Atlantic David A. Graham
Listen and subscribe in your favourite podcast app (it's free).
7am is a daily show from Solstice Media.
It’s made by Arielle Richards, Atticus Bastow, Chris Dengate, Daniel James, Krystal Keller, Ranee Orklin, Ruby Jones, Travis Evans and Zoltan Fecso.
Our theme music is by Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan of Envelope Audio.