Trump signs order exerting federal control on mail-in ballots
6 hours ago
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- President Trump signed an executive order to exert federal control over mail-in ballots and voter rolls, aiming to restrict voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- The order requires federal agencies like DHS and SSA to create and share lists of eligible voters with states, and directs the U.S. Postal Service to oversee mail-in ballots with uniform standards.
- The move has faced swift condemnation from Democrats, voting rights groups, and legal experts, who argue it is unconstitutional and interferes with state election administration.
- Critics, including NAACP leader Derrick Johnson, accuse Trump of hypocrisy, noting he used mail-in voting himself while falsely claiming it is plagued by fraud.
- The order is likely to face legal challenges, with election-law attorney Marc Elias vowing to sue, and states like Nevada emphasizing that election systems remain secure.