SCOTUS Sides With Trump On Mail-In Ballots
Larry O'Connor > Video
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court's decision to halt the president's plan for the U.S. Postal Service to manage mail-in ballots, allowing the rule to potentially go into effect. This decision has sparked significant reactions, particularly from Democrats, as it provides a pathway to regulate mail ballots with the aim of enhancing security and transparency. Don Palmer, Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity at The Heritage Foundation, explains the implications of this ruling and its potential impact on the upcoming election. Palmer discusses the Motor Voter Law, which mandates states to clean their voter rolls, and how the Trump administration aims to enforce this through the U.S. Postal Service. The conversation also touches on the states' reluctance to cooperate with federal efforts and the potential legal challenges that may arise as the election approaches.
