Trump on declaring national security emergency for elections: 'Stranger things have happened'

"Trump Leaves Door Open to Federalizing Midterm Elections: Potential National Emergency Looms Over November Polls In a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, President Trump has hinted at the possibility of declaring a national security emergency and taking control of the November midterm elections. The president's comments come after conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested that he could invoke a national emergency if the Senate fails to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The legislation, aimed at verifying the citizenship of voters, has been a contentious issue in Congress, with Democrats opposing its passage. As tensions rise ahead of the midterms, Trump's remarks have sparked concerns about the potential for electoral interference and the erosion of democratic norms."

President Trump on Tuesday left the door open to declaring a national security emergency and federalizing control over the November midterms. Conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested during an interview with Trump that the president could declare a national emergency if the Senate does not pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.  The legislation, which...