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USPS whistleblower warns of ‘rushed,’ ‘untested’ mail ballot system

September 1, 2026

Summary

A federal whistleblower has warned that the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures, designed to comply with a Trump executive order, are "rushed" and "untested," potentially disenfranchising millions of Americans.

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  • Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
  • USPS Work To Comply With Trump Executive Order Is Rushed, Sloppy, Whistleblower Warns
  • USPS whistleblower says system for Trump mail ballot rules could fail at multiple points - CNN

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