Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has called for a nationwide strike if Donald Trump attempts to undermine the midterm elections. He is urging citizens to stay home from work if such interference occurs. This proposal follows Trump's recent demand for Republicans to "take over" polling places in certain areas, while once again making false claims about voter fraud.

Gallego argued that a massive strike would "grind the country to a halt," pointing out that the nation's economic health depends on a stable democracy. Trump’s comments were supported by his former adviser, Steve Bannon, who suggested that federal immigration agents (ICE) should be present at polling stations this November. Democrats have condemned these statements, and Gallego warned that any attempt to sabotage the vote would trigger a powerful public backlash.