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hlthe2b

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3. He issued that "executive order" several weeks ago. My understanding is the USPS has no intention

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Mon May 11, 2026, 01:10 PM

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of doing squat about it. They don't answer to him-- at least they are not part of his executive branch, but an independent agency set forth under the constitution. Partially privatized now, which is a major issue, but still. I don't see the courts honoring his "ORDER." Not to mention that multiple AGs from Blue states with drop-off or all mail voting have already filed suit.

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Just saw on CNN that Trump is ordering the post office to screen voters. [View all] Swede Monday OP

Further proof that he's nuts WestMichRad Monday #1

Usps is virtually an independent branch of government/ private company SSJVegeta Monday #2

He issued that "executive order" several weeks ago. My understanding is the USPS has no intention hlthe2b Monday #3

This was written into laws in several states in the past year lostnfound Monday #4

Added link to new Kentucky law lostnfound Monday #5