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Trump news: President discussed ‘using military to overturn election’ as Powell touted for DOJ role

Chris Riotta,Tom Batchelor
Sunday 20 December 2020 21:05 GMT
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Donald Trump has reportedly discussed the option of bringing in the military in an effort to rewrite the election result – with senior officials said to have voiced opposition to the plan – as the president searches for options as he refuses to accept his loss.

Michael Flynn, whom Mr Trump recently pardoned for lying to the FBI, apparently suggested the president could impose martial law and use the military to re-run the vote.

Meanwhile, lawyer Sidney Powell, who was booted from his campaign's legal team after pushing unfounded conspiracy theories, has been touted as a potential new special counsel investigating allegations of voter fraud.

Check out The Independent’s live coverage and analysis as it came in below.

Don Jr complains about ‘being cancelled’ and says he’s losing thousands of supporters every day

‘They must be plotting something really big if they haven’t been cancelling me all day,’ president’s eldest son jokes

Don Jr complains about ‘being cancelled’ and says he’s losing thousands of supporters every day

‘They must be plotting something really big if they haven’t been cancelling me all day,’ president’s eldest son jokes

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 18:35

What can Joe Biden do about the Russian hacking?

The response will need to impose a high economic, financial or technological cost on the perpetrators, but avoid an escalating conflict between the two Cold War adversaries.

Joe Biden’s options for Russian hacking punishment: sanctions and cyber retaliation

The response will need to impose a high economic, financial or technological cost on the perpetrators, but avoid an escalating conflict between the two Cold War adversaries

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 18:55

Bernie Sanders says Democrats pushed working class supporters to Trump

The Democratic Party is partly to blame for Donald Trump's popularity among working-class voters, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has claimed, Matt Mathers writes.

Bernie Sanders says Democrats pushed working class supporters to Trump

‘This is a reflection of the Democratic Party,’ says Sanders of increased support for Trump

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 19:20

How David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler can cement Trump’s legacy on the courts

Griffin Conolly writes: As the political calendar tumbles towards a pair of Georgia Senate runoff races on 5 January that will determine partisan control of the chamber, voters should expect Republicans to return to a message that has buttressed the party cycle after cycle: protecting the federal judiciary.

How David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler can cement Trump’s legacy on the courts

‘They need to be pressing every advantage they have, and in a race this close’

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 19:45

SNL says goodbye to Trump ‘barring reverse Christmas miracle’ with montage featuring some of his worst moments

ICYMI: The show also began with a “cold opening” mocking Vice President Mike Pence for getting his coronavirus vaccine on live television while serving as a “human shield” for the president, who still has no plans to be vaccinated in public.

SNL says goodbye to Trump ‘barring reverse Christmas miracle’

‘America, don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened — and then probably cry a little bit’

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 20:10

Mitt Romney laments ‘loopy and nutty’ end to Trump presidency

Trump’s handling of election defeat ‘sad’ and ‘embarrassing,’ Utah Republican says.

Mitt Romney laments ‘loopy and nutty’ end to Trump presidency

Trump’s handling of election defeat ‘sad’ and ‘embarrassing,’ Utah Republican says

Chris Riotta20 December 2020 20:31

This concludes our live coverage

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Chris Riotta20 December 2020 21:03

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