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Whistleblower warns of "catastrophic problems" with USPS mail ballot system
Key points
- Whistleblower warns of issues with USPS mail ballot system.
- Accusation of flouting court rulings on mail voting rules.
- Senator Blumenthal questions Postmaster General about new portal.
- USPS states the portal is for election officials' voluntary use.
Whistleblower Alleges Mail Ballot System Flaws
A whistleblower has reported "potentially catastrophic problems" with the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) new system for managing mail ballots. The anonymous federal official provided this information to Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who subsequently made the disclosure public.
The whistleblower claims the USPS is disregarding court rulings by continuing to implement a Trump executive order aimed at tightening mail voting rules before the November midterm elections.
Senator Blumenthal Raises Concerns
Following the whistleblower's disclosure, Senator Blumenthal has questioned Postmaster General David Steiner regarding the development of a new online portal by the USPS. This portal is intended to house information about voters and their mail ballots.
Blumenthal stated that the system appears designed to "disenfranchise millions of Americans," noting that one-third of all Americans cast their ballots by mail, and their votes are at risk.
USPS Responds to Allegations
The Postal Service confirmed receipt of Blumenthal's letter and stated it is reviewing the concerns raised by both the senator and the whistleblower. The agency clarified that it has been developing a "U.S. Federal Ballot Mail Portal" to offer election officials a secure way to share lists of individuals receiving mail ballots.
The USPS asserted that its work has consistently adhered to court orders and that the portal is nearing completion, soon to be available for voluntary use by election officials. The agency emphasized its goal of ensuring confidence in the secure and reliable delivery of election mail.
Background on Mail Voting Regulations
President Trump has sought increased federal control over U.S. elections, including through an executive order imposing new restrictions on mail ballots. He has also advocated for congressional approval of voting regulations that would largely outlaw mail voting and introduce new proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration.
Trump has previously claimed widespread "cheating on mail-in voting" and argued that new rules were necessary to maintain the integrity of federal elections.
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An anonymous whistleblower has alerted Senator Richard Blumenthal to "potentially catastrophic problems" with the U.S. Postal Service's new system for handling mail ballots. The whistleblower alleges the USPS is continuing to implement a Trump executive order to tighten mail voting rules, despite court rulings, which Blumenthal claims could disenfranchise millions of voters.