Ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump has once again hinted that he might not accept the results if they do not go in his favor. This is not merely a casual political remark; there are compelling reasons to take it seriously. As the leader of the Republican Party, and facing his fifth national election, Trump is once again employing a well-known tactic. Months before the elections, he has been sowing public doubt regarding the impartiality of the electoral system and the integrity of election officials. He has also accused the Democrats of fraud. By fostering an atmosphere of distrust well before the voting begins, he is laying the groundwork to challenge the legitimacy of the entire electoral process.