Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb recently claimed on MS NOW that President Donald Trump plans to "steal these elections where possible" during the 2026 midterm elections. Cobb made the remarks while discussing reports that some Republican lawmakers are declining to attend a Republican National Committee event. According to a source familiar with the situation, the National Republican Congressional Committee distributed over 2,000 tickets for the convention, with approximately 100 members and candidates confirmed to attend. Participation reportedly requires a minimum contribution of $25,000. Cobb suggested that Republicans who are not attending the event are acting strategically, possibly to avoid scrutiny or to conserve resources. He noted that Trump has $400 million in campaign funds that he could use to support certain races but has not yet done so. Cobb argued that Trump might not need to spend the money because he plans to interfere with the elections directly. He speculated that Trump could pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a strong supporter of Trump's 2020 election challenge, to refuse swearing in Democratic candidates after the midterms. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to push for restrictions on mail-in voting, even as states begin sending out early ballots. The Justice Department recently asked the Supreme Court to allow the U.S. Postal Service to implement an executive order from Trump that would impose design requirements on mail-in ballots. Under this plan, mail-in ballots would need to include specific features like unique barcodes and an official logo. Election officials would also have to submit lists of voters eligible to vote by mail. If a ballot does not meet the requirements or a voter is not on the list, the Postal Service would refuse to deliver it. Cobb previously argued on MS NOW in July that Trump's actions, including efforts to limit mail-in voting, are driven by his inability to accept his 2020 election loss. He described Trump as a "malignant narcissist" who cannot tolerate the idea of losing an election, calling the 2020 defeat "the most grievous thing that ever happened to him."