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In a fiery White House exchange alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump doubled down on his crusade against mail-in ballots and voting machines. He called them “corrupt” and vowed to eliminate them through executive action.
On Monday, August 18, inside the Oval Office, President Donald Trump reiterated one of his most controversial election reform plans yet: the outright elimination of mail-in ballots and voting machines. Speaking before reporters while meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump announced that an executive order is already being drafted by what he described as “the best lawyers in the country.” “We gotta stop mail-in voting. And the Republicans have to lead the charge,” Trump said.
“We’re going to start with an executive order that’s being written right now to end mail-in ballots because they’re corrupt.”
The remarks follow Trump’s earlier statement on Truth Social, where he pledged to “lead a movement” to outlaw both mail ballots and voting machines before next year’s midterm elections. He argued, without providing evidence, that such systems are “highly inaccurate, more expensive, and less reliable than paper ballots.”
The issue has sharply divided the political landscape. Since 2020, Democrats have leaned heavily on mail-in ballots, while Republicans have generally turned away from them, citing distrust in the system. GOP-led states have since enacted additional restrictions, intensifying the partisan split.
Yet, legal experts quickly pushed back, emphasizing that the President does not have the authority to dictate how individual states conduct their elections. The U.S. Constitution grants states the power to regulate their own voting systems, meaning Trump’s proposed executive order would almost certainly face legal challenges.
The announcement, made during a high-profile Oval Office appearance, raises questions about whether this move is aimed at genuine electoral reform or if it serves as a political rallying cry ahead of the upcoming election cycle. Critics say the proposal could undermine voter confidence and restrict access, while supporters argue it’s a necessary step to secure elections.
What do you think — is Trump’s executive order a legitimate fight for election integrity, or a dangerous overreach that threatens democracy? Share your thoughts below. Do you believe mail-in ballots should be banned, or are they essential to democracy? Comment your opinion below.
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