Trump Faces Backlash Over Plan to Eliminate Mail-In Voting
Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by vowing to eliminate mail-in voting, a system deeply rooted in American elections since the Civil War. Critics quickly labeled the proposal “blatantly unconstitutional,” noting that election laws are determined by states, not the president.
The announcement came on August 18 through Trump’s Truth Social account. While also promoting himself as a potential peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump declared his intent to “lead a movement to get rid of mail-in ballots” and replace electronic voting machines with paper ballots.
According to Trump, voting machines are “highly inaccurate” and “very expensive.” He suggested that paper ballots with watermarks would restore confidence in elections. His claims echo previous disputes over the 2020 election, where he repeatedly questioned the legitimacy of the results.