Postal workers decry new USPS rule tied to Trump's mail‑in voting plan
The American Postal Workers Union says it is "deeply alarmed" after the U.S. Postal Service issued a new rule narrowing absentee-mail practices to implement President Donald Trump's March 31 order. Trump's order requires federally managed lists of voters eligible for absentee ballots and directs USPS to send ballots only to voters on state lists submitted for federal approval, and the USPS rule changes postal operations to follow that directive. The APWU says it "rejects the premise" that USPS must comply, warning the change undermines longstanding mail-in voting procedures and risks delaying or denying ballots. The rule matters because it shifts federal control over WHO receives absentee ballots, potentially excluding voters in minority neighborhoods and politicizing postal operations ahead of upcoming elections.
🚨BREAKING: The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) says it is “deeply alarmed” about the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) new rule created to carry out President Donald Trump’s plans for restricting mail-in voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Jayne41If not for the backing of the Republican Party… He would not be able to carry out these laws … All Republicans are responsible for this 😡
MissyCat24As ALL Americans should be!! 😡🤬 #FDT
Ariana Niko23Every voting rule gets described as either election security or voter suppression depending on who’s talking. The real question is whether ordinary voters end up with more obstacles between themselves and the ballot box.
Cathleen Triplett15I stand with the postal workers! Solidarity!
Ido Amir14That's because Trump is trying to steal the elections.
hivetool.bsky.social9EO's are NOT laws and there is NO legal consequences for disobeying em
nojustdan.bsky.social8You know a lot of elderly people who sit home and watch Fox News all day vote by mail.
americanplumber.bsky.social6The White House does not directly control the US Postal Service (USPS The USPS operates as an independent establishment of the executive branch, protected from direct political control by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970
tree-bee6nope illegal hardest of nopes on illegality “<its> March 31 order calls for the creation of federally managed lists of citizens the administration deems eligible to vote. It also calls for the USPS to only send absentee ballots to voters on lists that states have submitted for federal approval”
Truckle4Evr🔥🏳️🌈6So the USPS wants to limit which mail -originated by the state government- they deliver? Seems states would have standing in this as well.
732lighthouse.bsky.social4Trump’s been trying to destroy US free/fair elections since pre-‘16. His lies/threats/false accusations “rigged” etc, continues to get more dangerous. His mob boss directives caused murderous mob attacks on Jan 6th. He’s pardoned hardened criminals who owe him. Every American should be fully aware!!
David3Trump doesn’t believe in the vision of our Founders. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/for-...
Salty Mom3I’d like to see them just ignore it. Deliver the mail like normal. What this administration has proposes is mail tampering.
Michael Corthell3The APWU is right to be alarmed. This USPS rule risks politicizing mail delivery and restricting access to mail‑in voting, undermining a service that should remain neutral and reliable. Voting should be protected, not made harder.
Doug3The twisted part is tRump votes by mail-in voting...you ain't gonna tell me he's going to drag his ass to a polling station and stand in line!
Lollioness2Even if he finds a way to inhibit mail-in voting in California, we'll find a way to overcome it. The blue districts in California are the metropolitan centers, where secure drop boxes will be easy to access. The red districts are almost all rural. They will be hurt more.
Penny Justice💙2The union could use a good lawyer, @marcelias.bsky.social !!
Odysseus2This so-called executive order is about as unconstitutional and illegal as it gets. No good reason for this other than to once again attempt to lie and steal elections during the midterms. Do us a favor traitor Republicans. Keep your dirty hands off our postal service.
Keith A. Eddins2Should local @indivisible.org chapters begin demonstrating in front of POs to alert the broader public to this threat?
spencerdow.bsky.social2Postal Workers doing more to stop Trump than Congress who took an Oath to the Constitution... 1) Organized FRAUD ELLECTORS 2) Gathered an armed mob 3) Sought to overrule citizens FREE vote 4) Certified back into that Office by Congress 5) Oaths don't matter 6) He's still coming for your vote
Sarcastro2HE. FUCKING. VOTES. BY. MAIL.
Maureen Pagano, Project Confidante2Go, Postal Workers! Who doesn't love a mail carrier!
jtickel STAND WITH UKRAINE2postal workers much braver than our silent military
librahf.bsky.social2One of Trumps many ways to sway the election, even the Postal Service doesn’t like it………
NEW: The American Postal Workers Union is “deeply alarmed” about the new USPS rule carrying out Trump's attack on mail-in voting. The union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needs to comply with Trump’s orders.
HawgPhan87812My friends at the P.O. are really miffed that they aren't allowed to postmark mail when recieved. It causes late fees and more if postmarked when it's processed. It's also a scam to hold mail-in votes until after the cutoff, with no way to prove when it hit the postoffice.
welkinatdusk.bsky.social12How many times has Trump voted by mail? Countless times. Thats how many.
youvotedforthis2.bsky.social7It’s a direct insult to their ability to do their jobs. He acts like they are part of the conspiracy when there actually is no conspiracy!
wiseowljedi.bsky.social5Because of Trump consider delivering your mail in ballot directly to a county recorder's office.
akeleven.bsky.social5Congress is doing nothing to protect our public services. They've given away the US postal Service
Susan loves democracy4We need more than just alarmed.
Mind Unguent3Don't mail your ballots. Drop them off at the county collection box. Don't let them cheat you.
Gizmoz3Just remember, especially you MAGA adherents. President Trump doesn't want you to vote in the next elections.
Becca's Mullet3So psyched to see that the Postal Workers Union is fighting back! Please let us know what we, regular citizens, can do to help!
CatOnHotBlueRoof2Going to my precinct to the dropoff box to deliver my ballot. Question is, will I receive ballot in time to fill it out? DeSatan in FL prob gum it up.
