In the days leading up to the midterm elections, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ramped up its legal actions, warning state election officials across all 50 states that they may face criminal prosecution if they do not preserve election records. This unprecedented move has sparked controversy, with some accusing the Trump administration of attempting to manipulate the electoral process through a blitz of lawsuits and intimidation tactics. Key figures within the DOJ have been noted as pursuing politically sensitive cases against Trump opponents, raising concerns among former officials about the unusual timing and nature of these actions so close to an election. Meanwhile, various election integrity disputes are intensifying, overshadowing the electoral landscape as voters prepare to head to the polls.