Axios: Trump's MAGA allies openly discuss martial law MAGA activists are pushing for President Trump to resort to extraordinary measures — including martial law — if they believe the midterm elections are "rigged." Some of the proposals go far beyond Trump's legal authority — and there's no evidence that the elections will be rigged. But people in this orbit have close access to the president. https://www.axios.com/2026/10/16/trumps-maga-allies-openly-discuss-martial-law