# Trump revives 2020 election conspiracy theories ahead of midterms

> Trump’s false claims about nursing home voting fraud and noncitizen ballots fuel midterms election fears.
- Title: Trump revives 2020 election conspiracy theories ahead of…
- Summary: Trump’s false claims about nursing home voting fraud and noncitizen ballots fuel midterms election fears. Trump’s administration is using election conspiracy…
- Keywords: trump, nursing home voting fraud, noncitizen voters, mail voting, voting machines, 2026 midterms, election integrity, maga movement, dominion voting systems, cisa, news, local
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/trump-revives-2020-election-conspiracy-theories-as-midterms-loom
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- Topics: trump, nursing home voting fraud, noncitizen voters, mail voting, voting machines, 2026 midterms, election integrity, maga movement, dominion voting systems, cisa, news, local
## Trump’s nursing home voting claim
Trump falsely claimed thousands of crooked votes were cast in Wisconsin nursing homes during 2020 election.

> thousands and thousands of crooked votes
## False nursing home voting claim
The allegation was unfounded but persists in trumpworld as a conspiracy theory about election fraud.
## Federal voting guidance update
Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance reminding nursing homes they cannot engage in voter coercion.
## Voting rights advocates react
Voting rights advocates criticized the guidance for potentially discouraging nursing home aides from helping elderly voters.
## Trump administration’s election concerns
The administration plans to use federal power to cast doubt on election results or discourage voter participation.
## Noncitizen voting conspiracy
Trump claims significant numbers of noncitizens have made their way onto american voter rolls.
## Mail voting conspiracy
Trump asserts mail voting is inherently corrupt and has falsely claimed it leads to election fraud.

> inherently corrupt
## Supreme Court rejection
U.S. Supreme Court rejected a trump administration plan to use postal service for mail voting changes before election day.
## Voting machine distrust
Trump’s homeland security secretary asked justice department to investigate voting machines for trustworthiness.
## Tina Peters' involvement
Tina Peters, a trump ally and former colorado county clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines, met with trump after his pardon.
## Election security expert view
David Becker, former voting rights lawyer, says federal government is acting as active amplifier of disinformation.
## White House defense
White House spokesperson claims evidence of voter fraud continues to pile up and will be held accountable.
## MAGA movement belief
Steve Bannon stated the core belief of maga movement is they won the 2020 election.
## 2026 midterms impact
Trump’s administration is using election conspiracies to potentially disenfranchise voters ahead of 2026 midterms.
## Key takeaway

Trump’s administration is using election conspiracy theories to undermine voting integrity ahead of 2026 midterms.