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Trump Won’t Rule Out National Security Emergency in 2026

8/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not rule out a national-security emergency for the 2026 midterm elections.
Wayne Allyn Root suggested the emergency could require ID checks and limit mail-in ballots, with Trump replying “Stranger things have happened” without confirming.
Steve Bannon claimed deep-state evidence permits Trump to declare a national-security emergency before the November elections, possibly by August.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not rule out a national-security emergency for the 2026 midterm elections.
Wayne Allyn Root suggested the emergency could require ID checks and limit mail-in ballots, with Trump replying “Stranger things have happened” without confirming.
Steve Bannon claimed deep-state evidence permits Trump to declare a national-security emergency before the November elections, possibly by August.