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President Trump Discusses National Security Emergency for Elections

Updated 2026-08-11 23:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump hinted at the possibility of declaring a national security emergency to federalize control over the upcoming midterms. This comes amid ongoing political tensions and potential legal challenges.

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The Hill
President Trump on Tuesday left the door open to declaring a national security emergency and federalizing control over the November midterms. Conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested during an interview with Trump that the president could declare a national emergency if the Senate does not pass
2026-08-11 23:23 UTC
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