When Donald Trump makes sweeping claims aimed at dismantling our democracy, we must take them seriously. Even though this is the same man who decries the supposed “danger” of mail-in voting while casting his own ballot by mail in 2020. That double standard is more than hypocrisy, it is a tactic. By spreading lies while exploiting the very system he attacks, Trump exposes how far he is willing to go to erode the democratic protections Americans have long relied on.
Women, communities of color, students, seniors, and people with disabilities rely on mail-in voting to make their voices heard. In 2024, 29% of voters sent their ballots via mail. For many, it is not just about convenience but about access and dignity. Trump’s attempt to strip away this option is not simply an attack on a method of voting, it is an attack on the participation of millions of Americans who already face systemic barriers at the ballot box. The right to vote has been fought for generation after generation, and it is no coincidence that the very groups who fought hardest to secure that right are the ones most threatened by his agenda today.
Trump’s claims that he wants to bring integrity back to elections reveal that facts no longer matter, because he alone gets to decide what is true. Here is a short reminder of what the facts actually are. Mail-in voting is a secure and proven way to ensure broad participation in elections, allowing people to vote even when they cannot make it to a polling place on Election Day. It is used successfully not only in the United States but also in at least 34 other democracies, including Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom, where it helps maintain high turnout and accessibility. Research and election officials consistently confirm that mail-in voting is safe, reliable, and does not increase the risk of fraud.
Millions of Americans could lose their ability to vote; how does this protect the integrity of our elections? The answer might come in an all-caps rage tweet, but the truth is that no single person, not even President Trump, gets to decide what is fair or legitimate in our democracy. Women like Susan B. Anthony, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Stacey Abrams show us that meaningful change comes from organizing, educating, and turning out voters.
Take action by joining us in protecting democracy. Educate yourselves on the facts. The truth is on our side, and no matter how much others try to distort it, some principles cannot be undone. Fairness in elections is essential and we will continue to fight to ensure everyone has equal access to the ballot box. Democracy only works when every voice can be heard, and together, we will make sure it stays that way.