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Trump allies discuss martial law for election integrity

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Some allies of Donald Trump are advocating for him to declare martial law and commandeer election equipment if they believe the upcoming midterm elections will be rigged. These proposals, voiced by figures like Peter Ticktin and Tina Peters, suggest extraordinary measures that may exceed the president's legal authority. Legal experts caution that presidential emergency powers are constrained by the Constitution and existing statutes, and cannot be used to unilaterally alter election laws or timing. AI

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Trump allies discuss martial law for election integrity

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