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Mark Kelly: “The idea that a president would send troops or armed agents to polling places to intimidate voters is un-American and…”

On the recordJune 19, 2026
The idea that a president would send troops or armed agents to polling places to intimidate voters is un-American and illegal.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Opposing military interference in elections.

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