Trump is Trying to Rig the Electoral College

The former President and his MAGA allies are trying to pressure Nebraska to change how it awards its electoral votes

One of the most important stories in American politics is unfolding this week, and it’s not happening at the White House or on Capitol Hill nor is it happening at Mar-a-Lago, in any of the six battleground states, or the multiple jurisdictions where Trump is facing looming criminal trials.

The most consequential event of the 2024 Presidential Campaign could happen in Lincoln, Nebraska over the next several days.

Yes, Lincoln, Nebraska.

On Tuesday night, Trump endorsed an effort pushed by his allies to get Nebraska Republicans to change how their electoral votes are counted. Nebraska is one of two states that splits its electoral votes between statewide and congressional district winners. Trump, the state’s Republican governor, and MAGA activists like Charlie Kirk, want the state to revert to a winner-take-all system. This seemingly minor change (Nebraska has only one competitive congressional district) could have massive implications for the 2024 election. In fact, it could hand Trump the election — here’s why: