Leading pollster warns Americans should make contingency plans ahead of possible Trump win [Video]

Prominent election forecaster Nate Silver says Americans should be making “contingency plans” for the prospect of a Trump victory, as the presidential race remains a toss-up.

“One potential advantage of having a forecast that says … it’s 50/50, is that people should be making their contingency plans, like, right away. It doesn’t mean you need [to stockpile] ammo and peanut butter, but it means, you know: what’s your strategy to protect American institutions in the event of a Trump second term?” Silver toldThe Guardian.

“Or, in 2028 [or] 2032, a Trump-like Republican who maybe is more effective than Trump? If I were a liberal donor, for example, I would want to begin funding now … to protect institutions in that eventuality, instead of giving another $100,000 to Kamala Harris, who has more money than she needs.”

Silver, whose election model correctly predicted the results of the 2008, 2012, and 2020 elections, has said …