Trump's final term could spark constitutional turmoil as MAGA influence deepens

A column warns that President Trump's last two years may bring heightened instability and a possible constitutional crisis as he pursues aggressive policies and election interference.

In a recent opinion piece, the author argues that President Trump's final two years are poised for escalating volatility regardless of the 2026 midterm results. He may tighten immigration rules, issue contentious pardons, and contemplate military action against Iran and Cuba, while also attempting to alter election law through the SAVE America Act and an executive order targeting the U.S. Post Office's role in mail-in voting.

Professor David Dunn cautions that Trump could challenge election procedures, invoke an unconstitutional third-term narrative, and possibly orchestrate a Jan. 6-type event to block congressional certification, risking a constitutional crisis. Dunn further predicts that redistricting fights and GOP primary meddling will oust moderate Republicans in favor of Trump loyalists, especially in Texas, creating an unprecedentedly pure MAGA Congress. Former administration official Miles Taylor echoes the sentiment that the worst may still be ahead.