Pennsylvania Governor warns of possible Trump interference and readies legal defenses for midterms

Governor Josh Shapiro expressed deep concern that Donald Trump might try to disrupt the upcoming midterm election in Pennsylvania, potentially by filing lawsuits or sending federal officials to polling sites. He affirmed that his administration will move quickly to the courts to ensure every legal vote is counted, referencing his past success in defeating 43 Trump-related suits as attorney general. Shapiro also warned that Trump could deploy ICE or the National Guard to intimidate voters, particularly in immigrant neighborhoods, though no such orders exist.

Anticipating a contested outcome in the U.S. House, he said Speaker Mike Johnson may stall the seating of new members if Republicans lose their majority. To counter these threats, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party has organized a statewide voter-protection network of volunteer lawyers and a hotline, while the state’s Republican Party urges voters to use any legal means to cast ballots.