Donald Trump could lead America into the biggest constitutional crisis since George Bush and Al Gore

Congress effectively has the power to stop him but the threat of legal action could still deliver the president his wish of a postponed election, writes Sean O'Grady

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a an President Trump postpone the next presidential election? The short answer is no, as the timings are up to Congress, not him; the longer answer is that he might just pull it off, through a mixture of political manoeuvrings, legal chicanery and general bullying.

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