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Report: Trump Considers Martial Law to Seize Elections

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring martial law to seize control of the November midterm elections.
  • The Atlantic reported several close advisers say Trump may claim a national-security emergency to justify seizing the election.
  • Attorney Peter Ticktin said Trump envisions three outcomes: no smooth election, pre-election action, or martial law on November 3.
  • Host Wayne Allyn Root urged Trump in August to declare a national-security emergency.