A suggestion for Trump's Rigged Elections Syndrome

President Donald J. Trump’s broadcast to the nation on July 16 clearly singled-out fraudulent federal and state elections as a critical concern facing the United States of America.

While he and his behind the throne handlers have espoused this idea for several years, some will classify this over-the-top obsession as a “syndrome” — based upon self-serving opinions, not facts.

He has yet to accept the fact that our Constitution gives states the authority to decide how to run elections.

An interesting addition this time was his assertion that China in 2020 (while he was in office), somehow, “carried out the largest compromise of American election data in history” (which is publicly available).

Add to this “voting machines cannot be trusted” and “hundreds of thousands of non-citizens and dead people” are found on state voter rolls (not likely).

Another seems to be those “inherently corrupt” mail-in ballots as 1 in 3 voters in 2024 used mail ballots, in part, to elect a Republican Congress — and reelect Trump.

Wow! If those are really serious problems facing our nation, what has the White House accomplished in solving them? Trump reduced Cybersecurity’s workforce by almost a third along with budget cuts nearing a billion dollars.

This action, in turn, ended federal support for Elections Infrastructure Sharing and cyber research at state and local election offices. This short funding also impacts states when identifying and training volunteer poll workers.

As an outside example of confusion and mistrust, these existed in Peru for two decades, resulting in the removal and appointment of 14 different presidents.

Its current president, as of Feb. 18, 2026, is Señora José María Balcázar following a contentious campaign. Alberto Vergara reports in La Republica that “polarization is killing its democracy.”

Here is my suggestion to my president — visit the United Nations Department of Political and Peace Affairs. Don’t send your VP or sons.

If we are currently a member of the UN, it offers suggestions on how to manage fair national elections while adhering to democratic principles and established laws that protect the process.

The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peace Affairs sets parameters for UN involvement based upon agreed to local standards and needs. The Electoral Assistance Division maintains a roster of experts familiar with that nation’s electoral policies and history.

As a follow-up, UN assistance is tailored to the specific circumstances of the requesting Member State until sustainable solutions are agreed upon for current or future elections.

The UN also promotes the inclusion of women, people with disabilities, and youth in the voting process to ensure that each election is inclusive and representative.

Currently, the UN maintains some 67,000 peacekeepers and civilian personnel in eleven nations around the world to ensure diplomacy prevents internal conflict.

Its various departments offer technical support for developing or improving the voting process to meet public expectations. Forty-eight nations are now receiving this assistance.

In recent years the United Nations Mission in Liberia served as a successful case-study following its prolonged civil crisis from 1989 to 2003 that resulted in a quarter million deaths and a disrupted economy.

More than 850,000 refugees fled to neighboring countries. Responsible governance and the rule of law had completely broke-down.

The UN’s crucial role in Liberia’s recovery included supporting a National Transitional Government that facilitated three successful elections in 2005, 2011, and 2017.

It also provided logistic support by securely transporting voting materials and providing training for thousands of volunteer citizens working with their National Elections Commission.

Last but not least, the UN developed voter publicity by offering up-to-date information to local journalists and broadcast media, important contributions to Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of power in over 70 years.

In conclusion, America needs help. Congress has ceded much of its authority to the Executive Branch — and continues to be plagued by gridlock.

After all, it’s not kosher to call around asking a state to give you a few more votes.