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Trump Eyes A National Emergency to Steal The Midterms

Aug 12, 2026 · 13m

Summary

Hawk analyzes Donald Trump’s recent interview suggesting he could declare a national emergency to rig the 2026 midterms by imposing voter ID and banning mail-in ballots. The episode debunks this legal theory, noting the president lacks constitutional authority over elections, while highlighting polling data favoring Democratic gains. Hawk warns of potential voter suppression tactics and urges listeners to verify their registration and prepare to vote amidst these threats to democracy.

Topics discussed

Trump's comments on rigging 2026 midterms and polling analysis Analysis of Trump's interview with Wayne Allen Root Debunking the national emergency election takeover claim Potential tactics to suppress votes and overturn results Eddie Glaude on the assault on voting rights and democracy Mike Lindell, voter intimidation warnings, and call to action
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