Trump said he would sign an executive order and work with Republican lawmakers to end mail-in voting.

Election experts say the Constitution gives states and Congress the power to control elections.

The debate over the popular voting option could play out in Congress, where Democrats hope to block potential legislation with a Senate filibuster.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump ’s latest push to end absentee voting has ignited a firestorm of criticism and intense debate about the nation's election rules as the next midterm and presidential campaigns kick into gear.

Election-law experts said a president has no role in governing elections. Advocacy groups threatened lawsuits aiming to block Trump. And Democrats braced for a political fight heading into the 2026 and 2028 election

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