Trump Says He'd 'Do Anything' — Suggests ICE, National Guard Could Guard Polls

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News (1 / 1) 12.05.2026 21:55 / Silia

In a startling exchange outside the White House, President Trump implied he might deploy ICE or the National Guard to polling places as he left for a Beijing summit on May 12, provoking swift debate and concern. Read on to discover the full story!

What he actually said

A reporter asked whether he would send federal agents or troops to voting locations; Mr. Trump answered he would "do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections" and declined to elaborate when pressed.

Who has pushed the idea

Longtime adviser Steve Bannon has promoted using ICE at the polls, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would not rule out such measures. On radio, Trump echoed a host’s comments and even joked about renaming ICE.