Former Trump lawyer warns Justice Department could aid election interference by 2026
Ty Cobb told host Mehdi Hasan that he doubts American democracy will survive Donald Trump’s influence by 2026, warning that Attorney General Todd Blanche is unlikely to resist illegal election tactics.
During a Zeteo interview, former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb warned that the United States may not preserve its democratic process by the 2026 election cycle. He noted that Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously defended Trump, is expected to comply with any request to fabricate voter-fraud evidence, unlike William Barr’s resistance in 2020. Cobb highlighted Trump’s repeated suggestions to scrap the midterms, restrict mail-in voting and place ICE agents at polling sites, echoing Steve Bannon’s stance on election-day enforcement.
He predicted a surge in non-compliance with court orders and anticipated numerous contempt actions if a Democratic House initiates investigations. Cobb also questioned whether a legitimately elected Democratic Congress would even be seated by Republican House Speaker Little Mikey Johnson. Overall, he portrayed a bleak outlook for electoral integrity under Trump’s continued influence.
Why it matters
The interview suggests possible federal cooperation in undermining future U.S. elections, raising concerns about democratic stability.
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