Whistleblower says Trump mail-in voting plan could "derail" midterms
Summary
This episode examines a whistleblower’s warning that a new USPS system, mandated by President Trump, could disrupt mail-in voting for the midterms. Guests Hanzi Frein Loong and lawyer David Kligerman explain that the untested portal risks delaying or blocking ballots due to strict, error-prone verification processes. Although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the plan, legal battles continue, leaving uncertainty for voters relying on absentee ballots.
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Whistleblower warns USPS plan could derail midterms
Lawyer explains flaws in new USPS voter verification system
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