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From martial law to banning voting machines, election skeptics urge Trump to take extreme action

A vocal group of activists has Trump’s ear, but it remains unclear how the president will respond

Sources (2)· Oct 14, 1:41 PM to Oct 16, 10:00 AM

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Talking Points Memo· Oct 14, 1:41 PMFrom Martial Law to Banning Voting Machines, Election Skeptics Urge Trump to Take Extreme Action
Salon· Oct 16, 10:00 AMFrom martial law to banning voting machines, election skeptics urge Trump to take extreme action

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States need to take election security into their own handsAmericans can’t afford to be complacent about our election security. The right to vote is one of the most indispensable civil rights in a constitutional republic, but it is not self-executing. Laws must protect that right, ensure its proper administration, and defend it against error, fraud, and foreign influence. Citizenship must be verified when voters…

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The Insurrection Act Is No Exception to the Troops-at-Polls BanCongress restricted military deployments to election sites, even when a broader deployment authority might otherwise apply.

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Rick Jackson says Brian Kemp will get the National Guard to help with electionsRick Jackson told a supporter at an August rally that Brian Kemp will use the National Guard to help watch over the 2026 elections.

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Rep. Kustoff to Newsmax: Constituents 'Concerned' About ElectionsRep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., told Newsmax on Tuesday that his constituents are worried about election security in America.

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