Bob Bauer

Bob Bauer is a prominent Washington attorney who served as White House Counsel under President Barack Obama (2010–2011) and as personal attorney to President Joe Biden. A partner at Perkins Coie, he specializes in election law and campaign finance. Bauer co-chaired the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States in 2021 and has advised Democratic campaigns for decades.

Claims from Bob Bauer

Bob Bauer"[Trump's] words and actions strongly suggest he may use the formidable powers of the presidency—and possibly even the armed forces—to resist 2026 electoral results he dislikes.”Dec 10, 2025

Controversy:Will the Insurrection Act or Martial Law be Declared in Relation to the 2026 U.S. Midterms?

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Bob Bauer"The executive order lays fresh groundwork for an attack on the outcome of elections that involves claims of compromised or errant voting machinery."Apr 23, 2025

Controversy:Will Any Branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or Department of Homeland Security be Assigned on-the-Ground Election Security Duties for the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections?

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Bob Bauer"State and local election officials will likely now also face pressure to support in 2026 actions like the seizure of voting machines he could not achieve 6 years ago."Aug 21, 2025

Controversy:Will Any Branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or Department of Homeland Security be Assigned on-the-Ground Election Security Duties for the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections?

Bob Bauer

Claims from Bob Bauer

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