# Trump challenges midterm legitimacy with lawsuits and cash bounty

Donald Trump is reportedly using lawsuits and a cash bounty to challenge the legitimacy of the midterm elections. The moves raise concerns about eroding public trust in election results and could affect how contests are contested or certified.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/27/first-thing-trump-targets-midterm-legitimacy-with-lawsuits-and-a-cash-bounty) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:20:32 GMT