I just hope all this talk about Trump somehow "leaving office" doesn't happen - DAMMIT I WANT HIM TO REMAIN IN OFFICE UNTIL HE IS DECLARED THE WINNER OF THE ELECTION HE RIGHTFULLY WON. This I cannot be sure about.
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In short, martial law can be imposed when civil rule fails, temporarily being replaced with military authority in a time of crisis. Though rare, there have been a number of notable U.S. cases where martial law came into play, including in times of war, natural disaster and civic dispute — of which there has been no shortage in 2020.
Example: Martial Law was enacted during 9/11