Trump’s new attack on mail-in voting, briefly explained
By Cameron Peters
Published on April 1, 2026.
On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would create new citizenship lists and limit who the US Postal Service can send ballots to. However, this move is unlikely to be successful due to the Constitution giving states the power to determine election times and manner. Additionally, implementation of this order could pose logistical challenges for the 2026 midterms. This move is part of a broader effort by Trump to undermine public confidence in the democratic process. The president has previously attempted to limit mail-in voting through legislation, including the SAVE America Act, which is currently stalled in the Senate.
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