Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as He Promotes False Claims - The New York Times

President Trump signed an executive order directing federal control over mail voting procedures, advancing claims about election integrity that election officials and researchers have repeatedly found to be unsupported by evidence. The order represents a significant expansion of federal authority over voting administration, which has historically been managed by states and localities under the Constitution. Mail voting has become a major flashpoint in Trump's political messaging, despite studies showing it poses minimal fraud risk and is used by millions of Americans across both parties. The directive could face legal challenges, as courts have previously upheld states' primary authority over election administration. The move aligns with Trump's broader efforts since 2020 to reshape voting procedures and election procedures according to his stated priorities.