Democratic strategist David Axelrod warns that warning signs are increasing ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, writing that “all the signals are flashing red.” Axelrod’s concern centers on President Donald Trump’s Thursday decision to fire the remaining Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission, actions he links to potential election interference. In social media posts, Axelrod also points to what he describes as the Trump administration’s dismissal of the Federal Election Assistance Commission members as the latest development in a broader pattern he believes could affect the electoral process. Both outlets report Axelrod’s framing that risks are rising, with one noting his overall assessment of the political environment for the upcoming midterms and another specifying the commission firings as the immediate trigger for his latest warning. The reports present Axelrod’s comments as an alarm over possible interference, without providing additional supporting evidence or detailing any specific alleged misconduct beyond the leadership changes at the commission.