Summary

Donald Trump announced plans to reform U.S. elections, including mandating paper ballots, same-day voting, voter ID, and proof of citizenship, while eliminating mail-in voting.

Trump criticized California’s ban on requiring voter ID, calling for a nationwide overhaul. Though mail-in and early voting surged during the pandemic, Trump has long opposed these methods, claiming fraud, despite evidence showing fraud rates are extremely low.

Critics argue his proposals could disproportionately affect rural, disabled, and nonwhite voters, potentially disenfranchising key Democratic-leaning groups.

The reforms would mark significant shifts in U.S. election policies.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    19 days ago

    “mandating paper ballots… while eliminating mail-in voting.”

    Does he not know mail in ballots are paper ballots? 🤔

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      19 days ago

      The point is to eliminate voting options, the “justifications” are made up. Anything that moves closer to “not being able to vote” is the goal.