This report documents public statements made by President Donald J. Trump in which he has hinted at or explicitly stated a desire to subvert, cancel, or circumvent future U.S. elections, including the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.
These are not characterizations by political opponents or media commentators. These are Trump's own words, spoken or published in identified settings, to identified audiences, and reported by identified sources.
Where precise quotes are available, they are provided verbatim. Each entry includes the date, location, audience, and the source from which the information was obtained.