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Schumer Warns Trump Wants Election Takeover, Democrats to Fight

8/19/2026

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Steve Bannon urged a national emergency to let ICE agents guard November midterm polling places.
U.S. President Donald Trump gave no comment, replying “Stranger things have happened” when asked about the proposal.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump wants to take over elections and Democrats will fight.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and two secretaries of state said they will sue any federal poll interference.

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Steve Bannon urged a national emergency to let ICE agents guard November midterm polling places.
U.S. President Donald Trump gave no comment, replying “Stranger things have happened” when asked about the proposal.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump wants to take over elections and Democrats will fight.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and two secretaries of state said they will sue any federal poll interference.