Trump Announces Plan to Ban Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines Nationwide Ahead of Midterms

President Trump announces on his social media platform plans to 'lead a movement' to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the United States ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The announcement directly targets the voting methods used by a majority of Americans in recent elections — 48 million voted by mail in 2024 alone. Trump has long claimed without evidence that both mail-in voting and electronic voting machines are susceptible to fraud, despite numerous audits, recounts, and investigations confirming their security. The announcement comes as part of a broader campaign to reshape election administration, including demands to nationalize elections, deploy ICE to polling places, and require proof-of-citizenship for voter registration. Voting rights groups warn that eliminating mail-in ballots and voting machines would disenfranchise millions of voters, particularly elderly, disabled, rural, and military voters who rely on these methods.