What Next | Daily News and Analysis Can Trump Kill Mail-In Ballots?
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Aug 20, 2025 Rick Hasen, a UCLA law professor and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, dives into Trump's unfounded claims about mail-in voting and their potential to undermine democracy. He discusses the rise of a movement aiming to eliminate mail-in ballots and the challenges election officials face due to tightening regulations. The conversation highlights Trump's hypocrisy on mail-in voting, the urgency of preserving electoral integrity, and the critical role of public involvement in safeguarding democracy as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Trump Adopts Mail-In Fraud Narrative
- Rick Hasen notes Trump embraced Putin's claim that mail-in voting caused his 2020 loss despite lack of evidence.
- That narrative fuels a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and attack voting machines.
President Can't Force State Rules
- Hasen emphasizes the president cannot unilaterally force states to ban mail-in voting.
- He warns the real danger is using presidential power in other coercive ways around elections.
Mail-In Voting's Partisan Shift
- Mail-in voting historically shifted from Republican to Democratic advantage as parties expanded early voting.
- Changing mail-in rules now could unpredictably hurt Republicans in 2026 by reducing turnout.
