Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting

CNBC • March 31, 2026 • general

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on mail-in voting, emphasizing the need for "honest voting" in the U.S.
The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Social Security Administration, to create a list of verified U.S. citizens eligible to vote, with the Postal Service required to send mail-in ballots only to those on the list.
Traditionally, state election authorities—not the Postal Service—handle the distribution of mail-in ballots, marking a significant shift in the voting process.
Trump has pushed for stricter mail-in voting rules following his 2020 election loss, alleging fraud without evidence, and has pressured Congress to pass the SAVE America Act requiring photo ID and citizenship proof for voters.
Voting-rights groups argue the order could disenfranchise millions, and legal challenges are expected that may prevent the order from taking effect before the November midterm elections.

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