By Matt Underwood Trump Says Putin Agrees With Him That US Should Not Have Mail-in Voting: ‘Vladimir Putin, smart guy, said you can’t have an honest election with mail-in voting’
Okay, so here’s the thing that’s got everyone buzzing. Trump, during a recent interview, flat out stated that Vladimir Putin agrees with him on the issue of mail-in voting. The quote, “Vladimir Putin, smart guy, said you can’t have an honest election with mail-in voting,” really sets the stage, doesn’t it? It’s like, wow, taking advice about elections from a leader of a country known for, shall we say, *robust* control over its own elections. Talk about a head-scratcher.
It’s hard not to react to this with a sense of disbelief. I mean, Putin’s been in power for what feels like forever, and elections in Russia have faced scrutiny for a long time. There have been consistent accusations of vote rigging and suppression of opposition voices. Yet, Trump is seemingly taking his word as gospel on a key part of how the United States conducts its own democratic processes. It really does raise questions, doesn’t it? Why would you take election advice from a known adversary?
Now, the context here is important. Trump has a long history of questioning the integrity of mail-in voting, especially after losing the 2020 election. He’s been pushing this narrative for a while, and it seems like this latest statement is just a continuation of that. But it is interesting how he seems to be trying to justify his stance. What’s even more interesting, is that Trump himself has voted by mail in the past. So there’s a little bit of contradiction there.
And then there’s the fact that many other countries around the world, from Canada to Germany, do utilize mail-in voting in some form or another. Most of these countries are well-established democracies. They seem to handle the process without the widespread claims of fraud and irregularities that Trump consistently raises. It does make you wonder what he has to say about those countries and their elections.
The timing is a little suspect, too, isn’t it? With the upcoming elections, this kind of rhetoric could be very damaging, especially considering the long list of false claims regarding the 2020 election. It feels like Trump is laying the groundwork to potentially dispute future election results. It makes you wonder, where will this lead?
And let’s not forget the broader implications. We’re talking about an American leader seemingly aligning himself with a figure like Putin, who, whether you like it or not, is not known for his commitment to democratic values. It sends a pretty concerning message to the world and, frankly, to American voters. It’s a signal that’s hard to ignore.
The whole situation is just… unsettling, honestly. Taking advice on election integrity from a leader like Putin, who’s been accused of, and known for, manipulating elections, is simply bizarre. It makes you question what is being prioritized. Is it the integrity of the U.S. voting system? Or is it something else? It leaves us with a lot to think about, doesn’t it? It’s a lot to process, and it all feels very concerning for anyone who cares about the fundamental values of democracy.