A whistleblower warns that a rushed USPS system could delay or prevent millions of mail ballots from reaching voters ahead of November's midterm elections. The system, ordered by President Trump, is set to launch Tuesday but faces operational challenges.
The system, designed to comply with Trump's executive order, requires the USPS to verify voter rolls and process ballots through a new digital portal. The whistleblower claims the implementation is 'risky and haphazard' and could lead to 'catastrophic failure' in the mail ballot system.
The USPS is struggling to complete the digital system by September 1, a deadline that has passed. The system is not equipped to handle the volume of mail ballots, and the process of verifying and accepting ballots is fraught with potential delays and errors. The system could impact nearly 50 million voters who rely on mail ballots.
The new rules could shift federal control over elections, which are traditionally managed by state governments. The USPS, while efficient in many areas, is not equipped to handle the complexities of managing mail ballots under the new system, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process.