# Trump Threats Linger for 2026 Election > Trump’s election threats continue despite Supreme Court halting mail voting rule. - Title: Trump Threats Linger for 2026 Election · Slate Magazine - Summary: Trump’s election threats continue despite Supreme Court halting mail voting rule. Trump’s attempts to undermine mail voting persist as courts block his… - Keywords: trump, supreme court, mail voting, 2026 midterms, election subversion, voting rights, us postal service, election observers, Threats, Linger, 2026, Election - Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/09/trump-threats-2026-election-mail-voting-fraud.html?via=rss - Author: Dahlia Lithwick - Published: 2026-09-23T20:36:18.284+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: trump, supreme court, mail voting, 2026 midterms, election subversion, voting rights, us postal service, election observers ## 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 ## Key takeaway Trump’s attempts to undermine mail voting persist as courts block his efforts, requiring voters to prepare for potential disruptions.