Episode 845: President Trump Threatens Executive Order to End Voting by Mail and Use of Voting Machines
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 20, 2025
President Trump Threatens Executive Order to End Voting by Mail and Use of Voting Machines
On Truth Social August 18th, President Donald Trump threatened to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the United States, claiming it was responsible for massive voter fraud. There is no evidence of widespread fraud from either, and the U.S. Constitution grants states control of the “Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections.”
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Truth Social - Post by President Donald Trump Threatening to End Use of Mail-In Voting and Voting Machines
U.S. Congress - U.S. Constitution: ArtI.S4.C1.2 States and Elections Clause
Axios - Trump raises end to mail-in ballots after claiming Putin questioned their security
PolitiFact - Trump said the US is the ‘only country’ that uses mail-in voting. That’s wrong.
Roll Call - Transcript of Aug. 15, 2025 Interview with Sean Hannity
Brennan Center for Justice - Hand-Counting Votes: A Proven Bad Idea
MIT Election Data & Science Lab - Voting by mail and absentee voting
U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Election Mail Security
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - Statement from CISA Director Easterly on the Security of the 2022 Elections
U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Voting System Security Measures
Groups Taking Action:
National Vote at Home Institute, Protect Elections
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