Trump's MAGA allies openly discuss martial law
Summary
Some supporters of President Donald Trump are discussing using martial law or other extreme measures if they believe the 2024 midterm elections are rigged, despite no evidence of fraud. Legal experts say the president does not have the power to delay elections, seize ballots, or impose martial law over election disputes.Key Facts
- MAGA activists suggest President Trump should use martial law if the midterm elections are rigged.
- Tina Peters, an activist convicted of breaking election equipment laws, recently met with President Trump.
- Peters and her attorney propose switching to hand-marked paper ballots and hand recounts to secure elections.
- Trump’s childhood friend, attorney Peter Ticktin, said martial law might be necessary to investigate election problems.
- Legal experts state the president cannot delay elections or override state election rules.
- Emergency powers do not allow the president to control ballots or election equipment.
- Some officials in the Biden administration have expressed doubts about the 2020 election results.
- Voting system rules and election dates are set by states and Congress, not the president.
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