Trump’s Election Overhaul Vow: Constitution Limits His Power
President Trump has vowed further changes to U.S. elections, despite having limited constitutional authority to do so on his own. Trump’s statements, often fueled by false claims about voter fraud and conspiracy theories, propose eliminating mail voting and voting machines, which were used in his own 2024 election victory. The article explains that the U.S. Constitution primarily grants states the power to determine election procedures, while Congress can influence federal elections. Legal experts clarify that the president’s involvement in election conduct is minimal, and any alterations to federal election rules would require congressional action, which is unlikely given the current political landscape.
John Q. Hosedrinker