President Donald Trump has repeatedly declined to rule out invoking the Insurrection Act ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, most recently in a late-September TIME interview where he stated he “could use it” and that many supporters believe he should in certain circumstances. This has fueled trader focus on the 1807 statute’s potential application amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement, localized protests, and debates over election security. Legal analyses continue to examine whether an invocation could bypass Posse Comitatus restrictions or the statutory ban on federal troops at polling places. No formal proclamation has occurred as of mid-October, though administration statements and preparations for domestic operations keep the possibility in view through the election period and year-end.