Trump Claims Mail Ballots Corrupt Amid Legal Limits on Ban

President Trump has intensified his campaign against mail-in voting, falsely claiming that mail ballots are corrupt and advocating for their prohibition through executive action. He has cited Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that mail-in voting prevents honest elections, using this as a justification for his stance despite no evidence of widespread fraud. Trump's rhetoric argues that eliminating mail-in ballots would advantage Republicans by reducing Democratic turnout, though experts note mail-in voting has historically benefited Republicans in some states like Arizona. Legal experts and election officials emphasize that the president lacks the authority to unilaterally ban mail-in voting, and his push risks undermining secure and established voting methods. Critics also warn that attacking mail-in ballots and voting machines could erode public trust in elections and potentially harm Republican electoral prospects. This anti-mail voting crusade is part of a broader effort by Trump and his allies to reshape election administration, despite bipartisan concerns about election integrity and access.