Inside the MAGA plot for Trump to declare a fake national emergency so he can try to seize control over elections:

A desperate move from a failing president 

"Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency" —The Washington Post Power our pro-democracy movement as we protect free and fair elections from MAGA interference. Pamela, here's the first thing you should know about the MAGA scheme for Donald Trump to seize federal control over elections: It's blatantly unconstitutional. Only states, localities, and Congress have the power to set election rules. But Trump is never shy about trying to use authority that doesn't belong to him. So we've been closely monitoring this emerging threat. We've been briefing and coordinating with our partners so the pro-democracy movement can fight back. And we are shining a light on a plot that depends on low public awareness or mass complacency. Here are the basics: Anti-democracy agitators are pushing the White House to declare a fake "national emergency" based on disinformation about foreign interference. Their draft executive order seeks to grant Trump the power to actually interfere with elections in 2026 and beyond, which is illegal and will be fought in court. Some of the worst, most sweeping provisions: effectively wiping out existing voter registrations by forcing all voters to re-register ahead of the 2026 election; dramatically restricting mail voting; imposing strict new federal documentation mandates on Americans, and centralizing unprecedented control over election administration in the White House. All in all, it's a desperate move from a failing president — a radical attempt to stop voters from holding the Trump Regime accountable at the ballot box as his approval ratings fall. And we know this executive order is one of Trump's top priorities. He's made clear he intends to sign it if the SAVE Act does not get passed in the Senate — a sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions. At Fair Fight Action, we've tracked this emerging threat so we can reveal the far right's maneuvers and proactively respond. They're scrambling, but we're ready to rally activists and allies against this potential executive order. Now we're asking for your support to power our movement at this critical moment. If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process automatically: Chip in $5 Chip in $25 Chip in $50 Chip in $100 Chip in $250 Chip in Other We have full-time research staffers running a massive operation to monitor new voter suppression attempts, including anticipated executive orders like this one. Because of our advanced intelligence work, we helped The New York Times connect the dots on signs of potential election interference. Their investigative reporting went on to uncover a fake "national emergency" scheme to take control of elections, which in turn led to a front-page report prompting U.S. Senators to publicly warn the White House that such action would be illegal and unconstitutional. By anticipating threats before they're publicly announced, we can drive public awareness. We can drive institutional accountability. And we can make sure the voting rights ecosystem moves proactively rather than defensively — so we're well-prepared with response strategies. We're fighting for voters to be able to make their voices heard in 2026 and beyond. Your support today will help prevent voter suppression and ensure equal access to the ballot box. Please make a contribution if you can as another sign of your support for free and fair elections.  In solidarity, The Fair Fight Action Team   DONATE DONATE MONTHLY              1270 Caroline Street | Suite D120-430 | Atlanta, GA 30307 ©2026 Fair Fight Action - All rights reserved. Emails like this one are the best way to communicate updates with voting rights activists like you. Thank you for being in the fight to ensure access to democracy for all. If you would like to receive fewer emails from us, please click here. If you would like to no longer receive emails, please Unsubscribe.   PAID FOR BY FAIR FIGHT ACTION