What Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting mean for the midterms
The extraordinary danger is that a president who believes he is the law, and the law is him, remains intent on disrupting the electoral process This was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inbox For the millions of Americans who vote by mail – almost a third of the country – the week began with significant uncertainty that…
Donald Trump's March executive order aimed to restrict mail-in ballots by barring the US Postal Service from delivering ballots to anyone deemed ineligible. This purported list was to be created by the Department of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Social Security Administration. However, the Supreme Court's ruling on Monday night rejected the president's plan, providing some reassurance to millions of Americans who vote by mail – nearly a third of the nation's electorate.
Despite this legal setback, Trump's vehement reaction raises concerns about the potential for further interference in the electoral process during the upcoming midterms. His actions, rooted in the belief that he is above the law and can dictate its course, highlight the urgent need for safeguards to protect the integrity of our elections.
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