Shea Levin — text status

Several prominent MAGA election activists are urging President Trump to consider extraordinary measures, including declaring martial law, if they believe November’s midterm elections have been rigged, according to Axios. Peter Ticktin, a longtime Trump associate, suggested imposing martial law and seizing ballots and voting equipment, while activist Gregory Stenstrom proposed suspending elections or invoking emergency powers. Legal experts say Trump has no constitutional authority to unilaterally postpone federal elections or take control of state voting systems.