To use Mitt Romney’s words ‘attempt to subvert the will of the people’
So you expect him to be successful? Because it definitely doesn't meet the first definition.
coup
/ko͞o/
noun
1.
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
"he was overthrown in an army coup"
2.
a notable or successful stroke or move.
"it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract"