Trump attacks Supreme Court after it rejects his mail-in voting restrictions
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US President Donald Trump attacked the Supreme Court on Tuesday, after it rejected a decision that would allow him to proceed with his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, accusing it of succumbing to Democratic intimidation.
Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, "Some of the judges, driven by their fear of those crazy and immoral Democrats, lack the courage to make life-saving decisions for our country," describing the court's decision as "horrible and highly politicized."
In March, Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening mail-in voting conditions, believing that this method is prone to fraud, resulting in a series of legal challenges.
Democratic-led states filed lawsuits against the US administration, arguing that the Constitution grants states, not the federal government, broad authority over election administration.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in a majority opinion, argued that the dispute was not necessarily about the long-term legitimacy of the plan, but rather the limited time remaining before the election.
Only two of the six conservative judges on the nine-member court opposed the decision.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Trump's criticism of the judiciary, telling reporters that the president "is very frustrated. He has the right (...) to express his concerns to the Supreme Court whenever necessary."
Blanche confirmed that the Trump administration would continue to seek changes to the mail-in voting system despite the court's decision.
Trump believes that the mail-in voting system has become a "joke around the world," expressing regret that the United States is "the only country that still has to endure this trick and its devastating consequences on the nation," even though this voting method is used in over 30 countries around the world.
He added that the decision "is a significant loss for Republicans and America, and it makes it easier for radical left-wing Democrats to cheat in the mail-in voting process - the field is now clear for them. The Supreme Court has indeed let our country down!"
Trump is one of the most vocal critics of mail-in voting, despite using this method himself on several occasions, most recently voting last month in the Republican primary in Florida.
This battle adds to a series of other disputes related to redistricting in about ten states, which are crucial in determining the course of the November 3 elections.
Republicans control both houses of Congress by a narrow margin, while estimates suggest that Democrats are poised to win a majority of House seats, with the possibility of also taking control of the Senate as Trump's popularity declines due to rising living costs and the ongoing war with Iran.
