**Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Mail-In Voting Ruling Ahead of Midterms**
*Published on 15/09/2026 - 17:38 GMT+2*
In a significant political development, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly condemned the Supreme Court following its decision to uphold an order that halts his plans to impose restrictions on mail-in voting. This ruling comes as the nation gears up for the critical midterm elections in November, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the composition of Congress during the final two years of his presidency.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction through a lengthy post on his Truth Social account, describing the ruling as "horrible" and "highly political." He accused certain justices of being intimidated by what he referred to as "crazed and depraved Democrats," suggesting a lack of courage to protect what he views as the integrity of the electoral process.
The backdrop to this controversy lies in Trump's efforts to limit mail-in voting, which he has claimed, without substantiated evidence, is prone to fraud. Earlier this year, in March, he issued an executive order directing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to establish new regulations that would restrict the delivery of mail-in or absentee ballots to voters who are listed on state-specific voter rolls. This move was met with immediate backlash, leading 23 states to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the executive order was both "unprecedented" and "unconstitutional."
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday denied Trump's request to lift the order that halted his proposed changes. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in a concurring opinion, acknowledged that there was "at least a fair prospect that the final rule falls within the Postal Service’s statutory authority." However, he emphasized that there was insufficient time for state and local election officials to implement the rule effectively before the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the majority opinion.
Civil rights organizations have welcomed the Supreme Court's decision, viewing it as a victory for voters. The NAACP, in a statement on social media platform X, celebrated the ruling as a "big win for voters ahead of the midterm elections," asserting that the democratic process functions best when every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard.
Interestingly, despite his vocal opposition to mail-in voting, Trump himself utilized a mail-in ballot for an election in Florida earlier this year. When asked about his decision, he explained that his responsibilities as president prevented him from being physically present to vote. "I decided that I was going to vote by mail-in ballot because I couldn't be there, because I had a lot of different things," he stated.
The implications of the Supreme Court's ruling are significant as the midterm elections approach. With the potential for a shift in congressional power, the debate over voting methods and election integrity is likely to remain at the forefront of political discourse in the coming weeks. As Trump continues to voice his discontent, the response from both his supporters and opponents will be closely monitored as the nation prepares for a pivotal electoral moment.