Donald Trump Considers Insurrection Act After Midterm Elections

Donald Trump is preparing to take federal action to counter what he describes as an insurrection by the Democratic Party following the 2026 midterm elections. The president is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to federalize the National Guard or deploy regular army troops in response to street protests and alleged plots by NGOs to transfer executive power to a panel of governors.

These measures follow claims of significant election fraud, with allegations that 20 million more votes were cast for Democratic candidates compared to the 2022 cycle. The administration has already renewed Executive Order 13848 regarding foreign election interference as of August 2026.

Reports indicate the administration may issue National Security Emergency declarations if evidence of fraud is substantiated. Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has been described as a wartime field marshal in the president's conflict with the Democratic Party as political tensions harden across the United States, including reported unrest in Chicago.