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moregrist 84 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: xAI has acquired X, xAI now valued at $80B

There are many scenarios that are possible, but this one wouldn’t work for the 2026 midterms.

The midterms are Congressional elections. There is no Electoral College. The Electoral College only functions when electing a President.

ActorNightly 83 days ago [–]

Well see, but at this point crazy is full on the table and has a definite chance of happening. I legit would not put it past Trump to institute martial law during any elections.

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