Trump’s Executive Order Plan to Eliminate Mail-In Voting: Why It’s Unconstitutional and Dangerous

I first heard about this yesterday, just a quick alert on my phone saying Trump was talking about banning mail-in voting. Today, I saw another post that made it clear—he wants to do it through an executive order. That’s not just political bluster. That’s a direct threat to how our elections work.

And I have to ask, especially to Trump supporters: after moves like this, how can you honestly say he isn’t trying to be a dictator? He makes it clearer every single day. I don’t take any pleasure in saying that. Some people might assume I enjoy pointing it out, but I don’t. In fact, I think it’s terrifying. It’s extremely dangerous for our democracy. I’d much rather this wasn’t happening at all.

What Trump Is Proposing

• Ban mail-in voting nationwide
• Get rid of electronic voting machines

He claims mail-in ballots are “corrupt” and “inaccurate,” and that voting machines are “highly controversial” and “expensive.” He has even claimed the United States is the “only country” that uses mail-in voting.

That last point is completely false. In reality, dozens of countries—including much of Europe, Canada, and Australia—use mail-in voting in some form. Some allow it for all voters, and many more use it for overseas voters, the military, or people with disabilities.

What the Constitution Actually Says

Here’s the part Trump leaves out: the president has no authority to run elections. The U.S. Constitution gives control of elections primarily to the states, with Congress setting some national rules (like federal election dates). A president cannot, by executive order, rewrite election law.

That’s why legal experts are already calling this move blatantly unconstitutional. Even if he signs it, states would challenge it immediately, and courts are very unlikely to uphold it.

Why Mail-In Voting Matters

Mail-in voting isn’t a partisan trick; it’s a lifeline. It helps:

• Military voters overseas
• Seniors and people with disabilities
• Rural communities
• Anyone who can’t make it to the polls on Election Day

Study after study has shown that mail-in voting is safe, secure, and reliable. Fraud is vanishingly rare, and states have safeguards in place.

Accessibility Is at Stake

For me, this issue is also personal. As someone who is blind, I rely on accessible voting machines that talk. That way I can go through the ballot privately and independently, without needing anyone else to mark it for me. Once I’m done, the ballot is printed and placed in an envelope. Many times, I’m able to put that envelope directly into the ballot machine myself; other times, a poll worker walks with me so we can put it in together. Either way, I know my ballot is going where it’s supposed to, and I know my vote reflects my choices.

If Trump got rid of mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, millions of disabled voters like me would lose the ability to cast a ballot independently. That’s not just inconvenient — it’s voter suppression.

Why This Is So Dangerous

Even if he doesn’t have the power to enforce this, the fact that he’s pushing it matters. Every time he spreads lies about our elections, he erodes public trust and makes people doubt whether their votes count. That’s not leadership — it’s sabotage.

This isn’t just another political stunt. It’s an attempt to override the Constitution and grab more power for himself. And that should scare every one of us, regardless of party.

Final Thoughts

We’re at a dangerous crossroads. Trump’s executive-order threat isn’t just about ballots and machines — it’s about whether the United States continues to have free and fair elections run by the people, not dictated by one man.

I’ll keep following this and sharing updates as they come. For now, what’s most important is that people understand the stakes. This isn’t just rhetoric — it’s a test of whether we still value democracy.

Sources for Further Reading

• Reuters — Does Trump have the power to ban mail-in ballots in U.S. elections?
• AP News — Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power
• FactCheck.org — Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines
• League of Women Voters — Statement on Mail Ballots and Voting Machines