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Trump on declaring national security emergency for elections: 'Stranger things have happened'
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Max Rego and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on President Trump's statements, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas.
President Trump recently made comments regarding the possibility of declaring a national security emergency. This declaration could potentially lead to federalized control over the upcoming November elections. Details about the potential implications of such a declaration are limited at this time.
The president's comments suggest that he is leaving options open for the midterms. For more information on President Trump's statements, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso , Texas.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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