The remarks come as part of a discussion on the potential for domestic unrest prior to the midterms. By refusing to dismiss the use of the Insurrection Act, Trump indicated a willingness to deploy special federal powers if conditions in the country warrant such a measure before voters head to the polls.
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Trump Refuses to Rule Out First Use of Insurrection Act Before Midterms
US Politics19 days ago
An interview with TIME magazine has detailed the possibility that the U.S. government could declare a state of emergency leading up to the next national election. Donald Trump was asked if he would rule out such a move unless widespread violence occurred in the streets, to which he responded that he does not rule anything "out or in." He specifically identified the Insurrection Act as a tool he could use, noting that although he has never done so, other people have suggested he should.
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