Trump promises executive order to ‘get rid of’ mail-in ballots and voting machines

Published August 18, 2025 11:50am ET



President Donald Trump said he will bring “honesty” to the 2026 elections through an executive order eliminating mail-in ballots and voting machines.

Trump has long opposed voting by mail or electronically, particularly since his 2020 election loss. During his second presidential run, he repeatedly said there was widespread voter fraud.

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