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Top general tells Sen. Slotkin no plans for troops at 2026 polls
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— Aug 31, 2026
Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said there are no plans to deploy federal troops or National Guard to polling places for the 2026 midterms, and no plans to seize ballots or voting materials, addressing Democrats’ fears of interference. The statement, in a letter to Sen. Elissa Slotkin, comes amid concerns sparked by Trump-era actions and ongoing debates about election security and federal involvement.
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Jared Kim
Good to hear, but a letter isn't a law. I'd feel better with something more binding than a promise.