Trump lays the groundwork for emergency declaration ahead of midterms
Former President Trump laid groundwork Thursday for declaring a national emergency ahead of midterms, allies Steve Bannon and Wayne Allyn Root said. Root stated an emergency declaration could only be challenged by a two-thirds Congressional vote, calling it "foolproof." Trump has appointed loyal acting officials including intelligence director Bill Pulte and attorney general Todd Blanche to investigate alleged election fraud.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 05:56 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC
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