The Dangerous Ones

Can Trump End Vote-by-Mail? Here's the Truth

June 5, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Trump's executive order targeting key parts of vote-by-mail has triggered a legal battle involving Oregon and more than 20 states. But despite the headlines, this conversation is not about panic. It's about what happens when people fight back.Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins The Dangerous Ones to explain what Trump's order actually does, why states believe it oversteps presidential authority, and why many election officials remain confident that vote-by-mail is here to stay.We discuss election security, voter participation, the future of mail voting, Supreme Court challenges, Postal Service concerns, and what everyday voters can do right now to protect their rights and prepare for the next election.Most importantly, we talk about why democracy works best when more people participate, and why giving up is exactly what opponents of voting access are counting on.If you've been wondering whether vote-by-mail is really at risk, or whether states can successfully fight back, this conversation provides answers, context, and a healthy dose of hope.

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