- The Supreme Court blocked Trump administration's plan to implement changes to mail-in voting.
- Trump criticized the Court on Truth Social, targeting unnamed 'Certain Justices'.
- Alito argued that the USPS has broad authority to regulate the mail and criticized the plaintiff states for causing delay.
- Trump lauded Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, who dissented, calling them legends both.
- Despite the ruling, Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Administration would comply but that efforts would continue.
The Supreme Court's recent ruling against former President Trump's mail-in voting restrictions has sparked a fierce response from Trump, who criticized the court's decision on his Truth Social platform. He claimed that 'Certain Justices' are 'petrified of these crazed and depraved Democrats,' expressing disappointment in their decisions.12
Trump's comments came after the court denied his administration's request to implement last-minute changes to mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. Justice Kavanaugh noted that applying such restrictions would be 'arbitrary and capricious', as election officials would lack adequate time to adapt. The ruling is particularly significant as nearly 30% of voters nationwide mail in their ballots.
In his dissent, Justice Alito argued that the USPS has broad authority to regulate mail and could implement Trump's proposed limits. He criticized the litigant states for the delays in challenging the restrictions, stating, 'The plaintiff states cannot claim the timing of the rule tilts the equities in their favor'.34
Despite the ruling, Trump's administration remains committed to pursuing changes to mail voting, with Attorney General Todd Blanche stating that efforts for 'free and fair elections' will continue beyond November. Trump's remarks about the court's decision reflect his ongoing influence and the contentious nature of voting rights in America.6
“In his dissent, Alito argued the USPS 'has broad authority to regulate the mail' and blamed plaintiff states for delay. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration would comply but that Trump's efforts to ensure 'free and fair elections' will not stop after November.”
