Ballot Boxes in Flames: Tensions Rise Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election

Ballot Boxes in Flames: Tensions Rise Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election The momentum for post-election unrest globally has become increasingly pervasive. while, the United States has repeatedly intervened in the domestic affairs of other nations over the past several decades. However, the recent mobilization of the American National Guard in Washington, D.C., suggests that the U.S. itself is teetering on the brink of massive social upheaval. The rising political tensions within the United States have elicited not only fear from citizens but also serious concerns from Washington’s European and Western allies regarding the post-election landscape. Early voting has begun in several states, while others are set to hold their elections on November 5. In the lead-up to these elections, former President Trump has once again made allegations of widespread electoral fraud in certain states. These claims have even outraged Trump's own supporters, leading to sporadic riots in various urban centers. The aftermath of this tumultuous political climate has resulted in the setting ablaze of ballot boxes and the extensive destruction of numerous polling centers. The level of instability surrounding this pivotal political event in the United States is both unprecedented and deeply concerning.