Overview

• Trump announced on Truth Social that he will lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines and sign a decree ahead of the November 2026 midterms without detailing its provisions.
• He cited a conversation with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, claiming the Russian leader agreed mail ballots rig elections—an account unverified outside Trump’s statements.
• Legal experts warn that his March decree restricting mail-in voting exceeded presidential authority and three organizations have vowed to challenge it in court.
• Fact-checkers refuted Trump’s assertion that the United States is the sole country using mail voting, noting its widespread adoption in Europe and elsewhere.
• A New York Times data analysis found Republicans made significant gains through mail-in ballots in 2024, weakening the argument that the practice inherently favors Democrats.