The David Frum Show How Trump Could Break the 2026 Elections
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Feb 11, 2026 
Stephen Richer, former Maricopa County recorder who defended election integrity after 2020 and now teaches and practices election law. He recounts resisting pressure after January 6. They discuss how targeted post-election tactics, equipment seizures, and federal maneuvers could be used to disrupt key 2026 races. The conversation also examines court responses, audits, and the resilience of decentralized election systems.
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First Weeks Marred By Audit And Subpoenas
- Stephen Richer described taking office in January 2021 amid January 6 and immediate subpoenas about the 2020 election.
- He spent a year dealing with the Cyber Ninjas forensic audit and mounting pressure from allies who accused his office of theft.
False Claims Seek Belief, Not Proof
- Richer found that many claimants wanted affirmation, not answers, and moved from one contradictory allegation to another.
- He highlights the exhausting 'whack-a-mole' nature of persistent, unfalsifiable election claims.
Fulton Warrant Could Reveal Motive
- The Fulton County FBI search may reveal whether federal law enforcement actions are looking backward at 2020 or forward toward 2026.
- Richer calls the unsealing of the affidavit a pivotal moment to understand federal motives.
