Many citizens suspect, but do not know, that there is voter fraud happening in our elections. Many other citizens suspect, but do not know, that there is voter suppression happening. Both groups do not believe that studies done have asked the right questions or had access to all information needed to answer the questions definitively. Both groups selectively believe studies that support their suspicions.

The result is that, one way or the other, nearly everyone has suspicions about the fairness and validity of our elections. This undermines the very basis of our liberty, that our government is of the people, by the people, and for the people; that we each have a fair say, though small, in how we are governed.

Despite the editorialist's speculation (and that's all it is) on President Trump's intention, the better reason is to expose our election processes to the light of day so all know whether to trust them or not, then make change if needed. Why hasn't it been done sooner?