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Donald Trump is again casting doubt on mail-in voting ahead of the election, echoing his 2020 claims, despite no evidence supporting fraud allegations. He criticizes the USPS, led by Louis DeJoy, a Trump administration appointee, despite USPS assurances of election mail integrity. Wealthy allies, like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, amplify these claims. However, Trump and the GOP also promote mail voting to their base, showing mixed messages on the method’s reliability.
Donald Trump Lays Groundwork to Challenge Future Election Results, Echoing 2020 Tactics
As Election Day nears, voters are submitting mail ballots nationwide. However, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has revived attacks on mail-in voting and the USPS, sparking election fraud debates. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump accused the USPS of being a “poorly run mess” with unprecedented mail delays.
Despite the fact that Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general, was appointed by the USPS Board of Governors during Trump’s presidency, Trump suggested a potential lawsuit against the USPS, citing a “very bad voting system.” He also falsely claimed that the USPS endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, although it was actually the National Association of Letter Carriers that offered the endorsement.
USPS has not admitted any failures, as Trump suggested. Instead, election officials expressed concerns over mail processing and training, prompting DeJoy to assure them of USPS’s commitment to secure ballot delivery. USPS confirmed past election mail’s superior performance.
American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein called Trump’s remarks “voter suppression.” In the 2020 election, despite Trump’s claims of mail-in voting fraud, USPS delivered 98% of ballots within three days, a significant achievement.
In 2024, Trump’s allegations gain traction with wealthy tech backers, fueling election fraud conspiracies. Elon Musk and Peter Thiel spread misleading information about mail-in voting. Ironically, Musk’s efforts include promoting mail-in voting to Trump supporters.
Amidst contradictions, Trump’s campaign now promotes absentee voting. Lara Trump indicated Republicans aim to leverage voting strategies in 2024. While Trump seems to support mail-in voting, he also contemplates eliminating it if elected, highlighting ongoing mail-in voting controversies.
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