From Slate Magazine · Dahlia Lithwick · · 1m 30s
Trump Threats Linger for 2026 Election
Trump’s election threats continue despite Supreme Court halting mail voting rule.
In brief
Trump’s election threats continue despite Supreme Court halting mail voting rule. Trump’s attempts to undermine mail voting persist as courts block his efforts, requiring voters to prepare for potential disruptions. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Supreme Court Blocks Mail Voting Rule
The Supreme Court halted Trump’s mail voting rule last week.
“The supreme court finally pulled the plug on donald trump’s mail voting shenanigans”
Justice Alito Ignores Voter Risk
Justice Alito overlooked millions of voters at risk.
“The voters are just not in his calculation of the balance of the equities”
Five Justices Support Court Ruling
Five justices believe mail voting rule would fail.
“There are at least five justices who believe that on the merits the post office is going to lose”
Voting by Mail Risks Disenfranchisement
Mail voting risks voter disqualification in some states.
“You might forget your signature or put the wrong date on the ballot”
Trump’s Election Threats Persist
Trump continues threatening election interference.
“Trump is dumb enough to send ice agents to the polls”
Public Must Prepare for Disruptions
Voters should vote in person if mail voting is risky.
“If you are a person who can easily vote early in person rather than by mail”
Election Law Misinformation Spreads
False election threats circulate online.
“Mike johnson is going to seize power”
Supporting Election Observers
People should volunteer as poll workers.
“Be ready to volunteer as a poll worker”
USPS Rule Would Disenfranchise Voters
USPS rule could disenfranchise rural voters.
“It would have been rural voters most hurt by a rule that shut down mail balloting”
Three Bulwarks Against Subversion
Courts, states, and voters protect elections.
“We have three bulwarks of protection against attempted election subversion”
Voters Can Protect Themselves
Voters should register and cast ballots.
“Make sure you’re registered and that you vote”
Election Subversion Threats Continue
Trump’s threats to undermine elections persist.
“Trump is dumb enough to send ice agents to the polls”
Public Must Stay Informed
People should monitor election threats.
“We have to pay attention, and we have to make sure the public’s paying attention”
Voters Should Act Now
Voters should prepare for potential disruptions.
“If trump is dumb enough to send ice agents to the polls, we need to be out in the streets protecting voters”
Election Security Improves
Elections become more secure with public involvement.
“We’re going to get through this”
The takeaway
Trump’s attempts to undermine mail voting persist as courts block his efforts, requiring voters to prepare for potential disruptions.
