>He's fully capable of attempting a coup (or even sparking a
>civil war) to retain power - or using every weapon at his
>disposal to sabotage a fair election and a peaceful transition
>of power.

of course, but the question wasn't about a peaceful transition of power. it was about "can he stay president if there's not election" and the answer is NO.

>I don't underestimate Trump's capacity for invoking all out
>chaos from now until November.

neither do I...he has amassed a great deal of terrifying power in a short time...there will most certainly be chaos and that's why I'm trying to leave the country before November...sadly, Covid has me trapped and that's maddening to me

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