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Donald Trump announced Sunday that Republicans plan to dispense a large “Election Integrity Army” to every single state for the 2026 midterms – invoking his debunked claims that the United States does not have fair elections.

In a message on his Truth Social platform the president appeared to attribute his “Historic Election in 2024” to the fact that the Republican National Committee sent thousands of volunteers across the country to poll watch or assist with election litigation through a volunteer program.

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[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Arm up people.

[–] Zacryon@feddit.org 4 points 3 hours ago

So at what point can we consider the USA to be no longer democratic at all? It has already been downgraded from being a liberal democracy.

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 3 points 4 hours ago
[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

So, poll watchers? A thing we already have?

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

No, guys with guns to make sure you vote the right way.

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world -1 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Not at my polling location they won't. Have you signed up to be an election judge yet?

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Why aren't they going to your location?

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

The president says yes, you say no. Which one do you think determines whether armed goons show up? Can you tell me why "not at my polling location they won't"?

Friendly reminder that not everyone on the internet is American, and in fact most aren't.

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Trump says a lot of shit that isn't true. And he does it with the goal of scaring people.

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 0 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (2 children)

If you're not a poll worker and not even American, I'm not gonna listen to you tell me how elections in America work. I and thousands of others like me are the ones who run them.

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I'm a poll worker and American. Can you answer that question?

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

And do you plan on rolling over if anyone tries to interfere with voters at your polling place or do you plan on doing your job?

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago

Yep, I am sure my historical heritage has no relevance in how elections can be suspended.

Good luck!

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 11 points 12 hours ago

Start organizing NOW. Get in touch with your local rapid response groups or other local orgs. Create a poll watch patrol and target high risk polling places. Report any suspicious people/activity, and response with people to protest and video it.

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 88 points 23 hours ago (9 children)

FYI it's illegal to post soldiers at polling stations in the US

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago

Tell the police

[–] xxam925@lemmy.zip 3 points 8 hours ago

lol.

Are you ready to shoot over it? Because ain’t nobody saving us but us.

[–] treehugger6@lemmy.world 17 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, and they know it, but they don't care. They believe in the might is right. People need to wake up. The rule of law is over.

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 5 points 13 hours ago

If we can't place our ballots, we'll have to vote with bullets. Of course that's what they think they want.

[–] shweddy@lemmy.world 68 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Show me one example of trump giving a fuck about the legality of something he wants

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Tariffs were overturned by the Supreme Court.

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I guess this will also get overturned after six months.

Election will not get redone, but everyone will be very sorry and promise not to do it again.

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Have you signed up to be a poll worker yet?

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Why are you asking this question over and over?

[–] notfromhere@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 hour ago

Well, have you?

[–] disorderly@lemmy.world 18 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

As an alternative we'll accept someone holding him accountable for an illegal action.

A few have tried, one came close.

[–] backalleycoyote@lemmy.today 29 points 22 hours ago (6 children)

It won’t be soldiers. It’ll be Proud Boys and your local bigot embracing the opportunity to harass women, minorities, LGBTQ (or people they assume are)… basically anyone that doesn’t look MAGA material. It’s an open call for mob intimidation under the auspices of “protecting election integrity”.

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[–] PineRune@lemmy.world 21 points 22 hours ago

Legality doesn't seem to be an issue for the current administration.

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[–] ZeroCool@piefed.ca 50 points 23 hours ago (5 children)

Well, we had the chance to save our democracy, and we blew it because of eggs. Say, how's that affordability crisis looking nowadays?

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 14 points 20 hours ago

More like "election preventing army". Trump and the GOP can no longer afford free and democratic votes.

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