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What would happen if Donald Trump declared Martial Law before his term expires?

And allows the military to take over. I heard rumors that something like that could happen, with the National Guard in D.C. and Trump threatening to declassify leaked information on a list of politicians. 

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  • hamel5
    Lv 7
    3 months ago
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    The military would not obey his orders.  The Joint Chiefs released a statement advising military personnel that a lawful transfer of power will take place. 

    Our military is not obligated to follow illegal or un-Constitutional orders and the brass is ready to show Trump the door.   

  • RICK
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    The military ignores him

    Biden gets inaugurated 

    Trump gets tried for treason

  • 3 months ago

    The same as if Obama had done the same. You probably forgot he was accused of planing that   for 8 years.

  • 3 months ago

    Not possible if the law is obeyed.

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    https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1385

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  • 3 months ago

    There are very specific circumstances under which martial law can be declared.  "I lost an election and I'm a big baby" isn't one of those circumstances.  No matter what the "my pillow" gy says, it isn't going to happen.  Bye, Felicia. 

  • Bill-M
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    That would be an illegal order and the military does not have to comply.

  • Anonymous
    3 months ago

    trump may make good on his threats to out all his GOP backers . 

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