Trump Vows to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots Despite Constitutional Limitations
President Donald Trump has declared mail-in ballots as corrupt and vowed to eliminate them through an executive order, despite constitutional restrictions. Though he cited Vladimir Putin’s alleged claims of voter fraud as justification, experts note that his authority is limited, and Congress would need to amend election laws to achieve this goal.
In an interview with Brian Glenn of the Real America’s Voice, Trump claimed that Putin had informed him that mail-in voting undermines the integrity of elections, and used this as a rationale for his stance. However, his ability to unilaterally enact such a change is constrained by the Constitution, which states that the mechanics of elections are prescribed by state legislatures. Experts point out that any significant reform would require congressional action, rather than an executive order.
Trump’s recent shift in stance—contrasting with his previous support for mail-in ballots in the 2020 election—has raised questions about his consistency and the feasibility of his proposals.