A group of Trump supporters and advisers have been working to convince him to declare martial law in connection with the 2026 midterm elections, according to reporting in The Atlantic as of September 26, 2026. The discussions reflect ongoing pushes to move Trump away from election-fraud conspiracy theories.
The Atlantic reported on September 23, 2026, that outside advisers and allies have been urging President Trump to consider extraordinary measures, including martial law, before the midterm elections. On September 26, observers countered that Trump lacks the legal authority and congressional backing to impose martial law.