Trump says he will sign executive order and lead ‘movement’ against mail-in voting
Trump vows to end mail-in voting by 2026 midterm elections
- President Donald Trump has announced his intention to lead a movement to eliminate mail-in voting and the use of voting machines before the 2026 midterm elections.
- He reiterated baseless claims of election rigging, accusing Democratic officials of cheating, and stating his plan to sign an executive order to "bring HONESTY" to upcoming elections.
- Trump falsely claimed that states, which administer elections, are merely "agents" for the Federal Government and must comply with the president's directives.
- A ban on mail-in and absentee ballots would prevent military personnel, disabled voters, and those unable to vote in person from casting ballots, despite nearly a third of 2024 ballots being submitted by mail.
- Trump's election lies have been central to criminal cases and the January 6 Capitol violence.