Trump Votes by Mail and then Tells Us We CAN'T Vote by Mail!
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In this episode of Justice Matters, host Glenn Kirschner and Democracy Forward President Sky Perryman dissect Donald Trump's contradictory actions regarding mail-in voting—voting by mail himself while signing an executive order aimed at restricting the practice for others. Perryman exposes the hypocrisy and constitutional overreach, emphasizing that the president lacks authority over elections, which are governed by Congress and the states. She details multiple federal lawsuits already filed challenging the order, noting that courts have consistently struck down similar overreach, including Trump’s attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship. The episode underscores a broader theme of resistance: citizens, lawyers, and organizations are mobilizing through litigation, community organizing, and public awareness to defend democratic norms. Perryman also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, framing it as damage control amid mounting legal and ethical failures, while highlighting the long-term accountability that awaits those who compromised the rule of law. The episode closes with a call to action, urging listeners to support Democracy Forward and remain vigilant in protecting voting rights.
Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting is unconstitutional and lacks presidential authority over elections.
Multiple federal lawsuits have already been filed, and courts are expected to swiftly strike down the order.
The American people are mobilizing through community organizing, litigation, and civic engagement to resist democratic erosion.
The firing of Pam Bondi is a sign of administration vulnerability, not progress, and she remains subject to ethics investigations.
Accountability for legal misconduct has a longer shelf life than any administration—ethics violations will be pursued long after this presidency ends.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Trump's Mail-In Voting Hypocrisy
“This is the hypocrisy you always have come to know of the Trump administration.”
Constitutional Authority and Legal Challenges
“The Constitution is very clear that states and Congress are the only entities that really have control over elections.”
The Birthright Citizenship Precedent
“Every single court action that challenged that executive order... found that it was blatantly unconstitutional.”
Mobilization and Community Resistance
Perryman emphasizes the power of grassroots organizing, citing massive public mobilizations like the No Kings Day rallies and the role of citizens in driving legal action and community support.
Pam Bondi's Firing and the Ethics Fallout
“Courage is aging well. And so that's the other piece of this.”
“This is the hypocrisy you always have come to know of the Trump administration.”
“Every single court action that challenged that executive order... found that it was blatantly unconstitutional.”
“Accountability has a longer shelf life than this administration.”
Host
Guest
Donald Trump
person
Sky Perryman
person
Democracy Forward
organization
Pam Bondi
person
14th Amendment
other
No Kings Day
other
League of Women Voters
organization
Florida State Bar
organization
Reagan-appointed judge
person
Todd Blanche
person
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