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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chris Riotta

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

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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.

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