Trump Plans Executive Order Mandating Voter ID, Restricting Mail Voting

President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order mandating voter ID for all votes and significantly restricting mail-in voting, allowing it only for the very ill and distant military personnel. Trump reiterated these intentions on Truth Social, emphasizing the use of paper ballots and signaling continued efforts to enforce stricter voting regulations despite lacking constitutional authority. His previous executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration was blocked by the courts, which ruled that election regulation powers rest with Congress and state legislatures, not the president. Experts and election officials have repeatedly affirmed that mail-in voting is secure, and critics warn that limiting it could disenfranchise vulnerable populations. Despite legal challenges, Trump's proposals reflect his ongoing focus on election integrity, supported by broad public approval for voter ID requirements, though Senate Democrats oppose related legislation. Any new executive order aiming to alter mail-in voting rules is expected to face immediate legal challenges.