Trump's MAGA allies openly discuss martial law
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Source published (not observed): Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC (UTC)
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- United States (nationwide)
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- Oct 16, 2026
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- Oct 21, 2026
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Summary
MAGA activists are pushing for President Trump to resort to extraordinary measures — including martial law — if they believe the midterm elections are "rigged." Why it matters: Some of the proposals go far beyond Trump's legal authority — and there's no evidence that the elections will be rigged. But people in this orbit have close access to the president. Prominent MAGA election activist Tina Peters met with Trump this month. Convicted in 2024 of crimes tied to a breach of election equipment, Peters was released this year after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) commuted her sentence. Peters and h
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- Trump's MAGA allies openly discuss martial law
Axios · news · Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC (UTC)
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