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Michael Flynn — The Myanmar coup question
May 30, 2021 · Former national security adviser
Responded to an audience question about a Myanmar-style coup in the United States; subsequently denied advocating a military takeover.
Military intervention · Democratic government
George Lang — Civil war and the 2024 election
July 22, 2024 · Ohio state senator
Invoked civil war if Republicans lost the election, then apologized and said the remark did not reflect his views.
Elections · Political violence
JD Vance — Executive power and court orders
September 2021 · U.S. Senate candidate
Discussed resisting court intervention in federal staffing; later in the interview, described pursuing legislation within Supreme Court limits.
Executive power · Courts
Donald Trump — Domestic threats and military force
October 13, 2024 broadcast · Presidential candidate
Discussed using the National Guard or military against domestic threats; later denied threatening political opponents.
Military force · Domestic politics
Kevin Roberts — The conditional reference to a bloodless revolution
July 2, 2024 · Heritage Foundation president
Made a conditional reference to a bloodless revolution; subsequently described peaceful change through elections and policy.
Political rhetoric · Transfer of power
Donald Trump — Constitutional rules and the 2020 election
December 3, 2022 · Former president / presidential candidate
Invoked alleged election fraud to argue that constitutional rules could be set aside; two days later, disputed reports that he wanted to terminate the Constitution.
Elections · Constitutional order