EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 12 MIN
Can Trump actually declare a nationalemergency to seize control of the midterms
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President Trump does not have the legal or constitutional authority to declare a national emergency to seize control of or "nationalize" the midterm elections. While allies have floated a draft 17-page executive order to use national security claims (like foreign interference) to bypass existing frameworks, constitutional experts, legal scholars, and federal law dictate that such an action would be heavily blocked.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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