Biden warned to brace as Midterms could spark ‘mini January 6ths’ riot

US President Joe Biden has been warned that the midterm elections will bring some ‘very violent disputes over the vote’ reminiscent of the January 6, 2021 Capitol Hill riots. Sarah Kendzior, author and co-host of Gaslit Nation podcast, suggested the elections will be a ‘very close race’ and that the lack of a clear winner will ‘be exploited in violent ways by Republicans’. She accused the right-wing opposition of being willing to ‘use any tactic to ensure the Democrats bow down into submission’ without concern for the actual result. Ms Kendzior added that Elon Musk’s plan to eradicate the verified function on Twitter would lead to disinformation about election results from fake accounts, implying that such an issue could also exacerbate violence post-results. She said: ‘I am worried that on election day, we are going to see a lot of mini January 6, a lot of very violent disputes over the vote because I think this is going to be a very close race.’I think it is difficult to predict who is going to win and I think that that ambiguity is going to be exploited in violent ways by Republicans that will use any tactic to ensure the other party finally bows down into submission, irrespective of whether they actually won or not.’ Asked if the Elon Musk takeover of Twitter will impact the midterms, Ms Kendzior added: ‘Oh, yes, definitely, because it will become more difficult to access accurate information about who won various races.  Sarah Kendzior warned Biden that “violent disputes” could break out post election results (Image: GETTY ) Trump walks on stage during a rally for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in Miami, Florida (Image: GETTY )’You know, Musk is taking away verification so say you are the AP [Associated Press] or CNN [US broadcaster], there will now be dozens of APs and CNN’s all unverified – you won’t be able to know which one is real – putting out different results. ‘We already had a problem with that and it is going to get much worse and much more confusing. I do not know what else he is going to do. ‘But the news media relies on Twitter quite a bit, and local administrations and states rely on that as well. ‘And for things like the documentation of Election Day violence or violence in the aftermath, it’s also important for that, I think they are trying to cover what is happening. ‘I think they are making it harder for us to try to understand what is going on.’ rump supporters hold a “Stop The Steal” rally following the Biden election (Image: GETTY ) Rioters stormed Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, after Trump lost the presidential election (Image: GETTY )After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals will take place on Tuesday. Republicans are predicting a massive red wave as anxious Democrats defend their narrow majorities in Congress while struggling to overcome pervasive concerns about the economy, crime and President Joe Biden’s leadership. Democrats are hoping a backlash against the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade will save them.The political environment has led to an unusually large playing field as emboldened Republicans press into Democratic strongholds like New York, California, New Mexico and Washington state. Nonetheless, the marquee races are taking place in swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all of which could help determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential contest.DON’T MISS: ‘Trump in a dress’ Republican candidate soars in popularity [REPORT] Pelosi and Democrats to be swept in midterm ‘Republican tsunami’ [INSIGHT] ‘The numbers favour a massive Republican victory’ [REVEAL]  Republican candidate for US Senate for Arizona Blake Masters speaks at a rally in his home state (Image: GETTY )Because of close contests and extended vote counting, it could take days or weeks before the final outcome is known in several key races.In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. A bad night for Democrats could undermine Mr Biden’s rationale for a second term, while Mr Trump could seize on sweeping Republican victories as evidence of his political strength ahead of a third prospective White House bid.He is not on the ballot but dozens of Trump-endorsed candidates are. They include several controversial picks who beat out alternatives backed by the party’s establishment.In Pennsylvania, Trump loyalist Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor, has struggled in the polls against Democrat Josh Shapiro. Trump’s pick for the Senate, Dr Mehmet Oz, is locked in a close race with Democrat John Fetterman. In Arizona, gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Senate contender Blake Masters, who both promoted Trump’s lies of a stolen 2020 election, are in a position to win.READ NEXT: Democrats lack ‘simple’ crime stance in New YorkFormer Obama aide refuses to say whether Biden should run againUK-US trade deal ‘not a priority’, experts sayBiden warned Midterms to spur ‘potentially quite dangerous period’Trump says he will ‘ very probably’ run for president again