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Trump's Push to Restrict Mail-In Voting Sparks Controversy

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to restrict mail-in voting, saying it enables fraud.
He advanced these measures in the SAVE America Act, which passed the House but lacks mail-in voting restrictions.
Critics say the move would suppress turnout ahead of midterm elections.
GOP leaders in battleground states continue to encourage mail-in voting.
His fraud claims remain unsubstantiated despite his own use of mail-in ballots.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to restrict mail-in voting, saying it enables fraud.
He advanced these measures in the SAVE America Act, which passed the House but lacks mail-in voting restrictions.
Critics say the move would suppress turnout ahead of midterm elections.
GOP leaders in battleground states continue to encourage mail-in voting.
His fraud claims remain unsubstantiated despite his own use of mail-in ballots.