Event Brief
Caine: US military has no plans to seize ballots
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Summary: The highest-ranking U.S. officer said the military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material in a letter to a Democratic senator. The statement addresses concerns about military involvement in November voting.
WHO: Gen. Caine
WHAT: Said in a letter that the U.S. military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 5:40 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The statement was made in response to concerns about whether the military would take election-related material ahead of the November vote.
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