US Judge Slams Trump’s Vote‑rigging Gambit, Saves California’s Ballots in Midterms

U.S. District Judge <b>David O. Carter</b> on Thursday dismissed the Trump administration’s last‑minute bid to sway California’s <b>midterm election</b>, saying voters must not lose their <b>core right</b> over shaky claims. The saga reveals a federal habit of weaponising vague investigations for partisan gain, while the very agencies meant to guard elections trip over their own procedural messes. It’s a costly, self‑inflicted courtroom circus that taxpayers fund. The ruling keeps Californians’ ballots safe and warns that even the highest office can’t sidestep the Constitution.