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Trump Mulls Emergency Powers Over Elections

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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to declare a 'national emergency' over America's elections, according to activists working with the White House. The draft 17-page order claims foreign interference in the 2020 election as justification for extraordinary presidential powers over voting procedures.

Trump has repeatedly signaled plans to mandate voter ID and ban mail ballots ahead of the November midterms. Activists like Peter Ticktin and Jerome Corsi argue the president needs unilateral authority to address alleged foreign meddling in election processes, including restrictions on mail-in ballots and certain voting machines.

This move follows Trump's long-standing claims that elections are 'rigged,' particularly after his 2020 defeat. The former president has threatened to act independently if Congress fails to pass voter ID legislation, calling it a 'CAN'T MISS' issue for Republican success. The proposal raises significant questions about executive authority and voting rights as the nation approaches another critical election cycle.