President Trump has taken steps to empower election denial advocates by placing them in key government roles, while simultaneously undermining systems that secure voting integrity. This development has sparked fears that Trump aims to exert control over the electoral process in preparation for the upcoming midterms. Heather Honey, a well-known figure in the election denial movement, has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity at the Department of Homeland Security, a move that has drawn significant attention and concern.