Is it possible elections will be called when all is in place to stop civil unrest?

[NoRoadUntravelled]

Maybe everyone needs to be in place first due to the unpredictable nature of tRump's potentially violent devotees.

From The Military Times:
Snip:

At least 4,700 National Guard troops in 18 states have been activated as of Tuesday afternoon to support the Nov. 3 general election in several capacities. The missions range from assisting with cyber defense, working the polls, and standing-by in case of post-election civil unrest.

All of the troops currently activated are on state orders and are under the control of their respective governors.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/election-2020/2020/11/03/national-guard-election-day-update-more-than-4700-troops-active-in-18-states/

From the NY Times: Not all National Guard Troops will be wearing uniforms.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/02/us/national-guard-election.html

[Mme. Defarge]

1. I have wondered that myself.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. IMO it would make sense

And releasing it at a time least likely to give unrest room to maneuver. Like late Saturday, or Sunday. Or maybe late Friday when markets are closed, and they can see how Saturday morning goes. But it's all speculation.

[RainCaster]

3. Doubt this will have any impact...

That's a pretty small number of troops, and the potential duties are broad. It will have little impact on the country as a whole.