**Trump Alludes to Secret Deal with House Republicans, Stirring Alarm Among Democrats**

Former President Donald Trump stirred up a whirlwind of speculation during a rally at Madison Square Garden, triggering heightened anxiety among Democrats over potential election fraud. Addressing the crowd, Trump hinted at a mysterious "little secret" he shares with House Speaker Mike Johnson, which would supposedly benefit the House in upcoming races.

Speaking directly to Johnson during his speech, Trump remarked, "I think with our little secret we're going to do really well with the House, right? Our little secret is having a big impact. He and I have a little secret - we will tell you what it is when the race is over." This cryptic comment, delivered with a chuckle, ignited a flurry of concern among Democrats, who have been on edge due to experiences from the last two presidential election cycles.

These past events have left many Democrats in a state of heightened alertness, fearing the potential for election manipulation. Their anxieties are centered on the idea that Johnson, who collaborated with Trump to challenge the 2020 election results, might once again conspire with him to disrupt the certification of the 2024 election results if Vice President Kamala Harris were to emerge victorious.

Speaker Mike Johnson did little to quell these fears, issuing a statement to The New York Times that neither confirmed nor denied the existence of a secret but seemed to imply that he and Trump were indeed harboring some undisclosed plan. His nonchalant response has only amplified the concerns amongst those wary of potential interference in the democratic process.