With less than two months until Election Day, Donald Trump continues to spread disinformation about the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the electoral process. In a Truth Social post, Trump falsely claimed that the USPS is a “poorly run mess” that cannot be trusted to handle mail-in ballots for the 2024 election. This is consistent with Trump’s long-standing attacks on mail-in voting, despite his temporary change in tone earlier this year when he encouraged Republicans to vote early, absentee, or on Election Day.
Trump’s Allegations Against Mail-in Voting
Trump has repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that mail-in voting enabled Democrats to cheat in 2020, and he continues to push similar narratives ahead of 2024. He has also vowed to prosecute those he accuses of electoral fraud. Despite the lack of any substantial proof, Trump refuses to commit to accepting the 2024 election results unless he deems them “honest.”
USPS Defends Its Role in Election Security
While Trump casts doubt on the USPS’s ability to manage election mail, election officials have noted some operational concerns, such as USPS staff being unaware of election mail protocols. However, the USPS insists that first-class mail averages 2.7 days for delivery and that election mail usually outperforms standard delivery times. They recommend that voters mail ballots at least one week before their state’s deadline.
Billionaire Influence on Election Disinformation
Trump’s efforts to discredit the 2024 election have the public backing of wealthy tech figures. On a podcast, billionaire Peter Thiel claimed that Democrats would “cheat” to win if the race was close. Elon Musk echoed these sentiments by sharing the claim with his vast social media following. Despite publicly attacking mail-in voting, Musk has financially supported efforts to encourage Trump’s base to vote by mail.
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The attack on the legitimacy of the 2024 presidential election has begun
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