Summary
President Donald Trump stated that he is not planning to declare a national emergency for the 2026 midterm elections, despite a draft executive order suggesting such a move. This draft idea, viewed by PBS News, includes potential steps like managing voting methods.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump said he is not considering declaring a national emergency for the 2026 midterms.
- A draft executive order suggests the president could have significant control over the elections if such an emergency is declared.
- The draft document mentions issues related to election integrity and foreign interference.
- The proposal includes ideas like requiring hand-counting of ballots and enforcing voter ID at polls.
- PBS News reviewed the 17-page draft order.
- President Trump questioned the source of the information when asked about the draft.
