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Former Rep. Greene Says Trump Could Declare Emergency to Cancel Midterms

The former congresswoman responded to a suggestion that a national emergency might be used to thwart November elections.

Marjorie Taylor Greene — Marjorie Taylor Greene 117th Congress portrait (cropped)
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⚡ The Bottom Line

The discussion highlights ongoing debates over election security and the scope of executive emergency powers. Legal challenges to voter registration rules continue as the midterm cycle approaches.

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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) stated that President Trump could potentially use a national emergency declaration to cancel midterm elections.

The former congresswoman made the comment on the social platform X in response to a post by radio host Shannon Joy.

What the Left Is Saying

Organizations tracking election policy have raised concerns about draft executive orders that could restrict voting access.

The Democracy Docket published a draft memo suggesting emergency powers could be used to ban mail ballots and require hand counts.

Legal experts note that previous executive actions on voter registration have faced significant court challenges.

What the Right Is Saying

Greene agreed with the suggestion that Trump might declare an emergency due to a manufactured crisis like Iran or China interference.

She responded to Joy's post with the text, "Yeah I could see it. INSANE."

Trump denied on Friday that he was considering such a move, stating, "I’ve never heard about it."

What the Numbers Show

Five legal cases have challenged parts of the president's March executive order regarding proof of citizenship on voter forms.

Three of those cases remain pending appeal according to Just Security.

The draft memo suggests forcing voters to re-register ahead of midterm elections through their county.

The Bottom Line

The discussion highlights ongoing debates over election security and the scope of executive emergency powers.

Legal challenges to voter registration rules continue as the midterm cycle approaches.

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