President Donald Trump said he will issue an executive order aimed at eliminating mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, asserting the step is needed to "bring honesty" to federal contests. In a series of statements, Trump claimed the United States is the only nation that still uses large-scale mail voting and that such ballots have produced "massive voter fraud." He also argued that voting machines are "highly inaccurate, very expensive and seriously controversial," costing “ten times more” than watermarked paper ballots, which he wants counted by hand on election night. Trump contended that states are "merely an agent" of the federal government in tabulating votes and "must do what the federal government tells them." Critics immediately pointed out that the U.S. Constitution gives states primary authority over election administration, suggesting any unilateral move from the White House would face significant legal challenges.