VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-23
“We need a National Security Emergency about the midterm elections immediately – this is a powerful predicate for that.”
Steve Bannon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Steve Bannon texted CNN following Donald Trump's address about elections.
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