stir up trouble
Examples
Before filming commenced, Samuel Goldwyn and other Jewish film executives approached Darryl Zanuck and asked him not to make the film, fearing it would "stir up trouble".
Bakare, who is the advisory council chairman of Royal Commonwealth Society, said the excesses happening in the social media, especially through fake news, can stir up trouble in the country.
Juno continues to stir up trouble, even summoning the fury Alecto to ensure that a war takes place.
The rebels blow up the station to stir up trouble for the Earth government.
Trying to stir up trouble for us all.'
These groups may try to intimidate voters at the polls, and could stir up trouble if the outcome is disputed.