Could Trump Cancel the Election Because of Coronavirus?

In the half-decade since he descended from Trump Tower’s escalator into every American’s brain, almost nothing has been able to... [Gizmodo]( April 6, 2020 [Could Trump Cancel the Election Because of Coronavirus?]( [In the half-decade since he descended from Trump Tower’s escalator into every American’s brain, almost nothing has been able to dislodge Trump from the center of the public imagination. Technically, the coronavirus hasn’t either, as the outcome of this nightmare in large part depends—has already depended—on his response to it. This response will play a definite role in his bid for a second term, but could it also prolong his first? Put otherwise: If the lockdown somehow stretches through November, could the election be suspended? Are protocols in place for a situation like this? 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