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Trump urged to seize ballots and voting machines by MAGA activists with White House access

A network of MAGA election activists , some with a direct line to the Oval Office, is urging President Donald Trump to take drastic steps, including martial law, if they decide next month’s midterms were “rigged,” according to a new report. Many of the proposals surfaced on a Sept. 30 video call streamed on Rumble, where speakers warned of widespread…

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Trump urged to seize ballots and voting machines by MAGA activists with White House access – KnowGov