Before it’s too late!’ Trump says he will ban early voting for midterms in panicked rant

Donald Trump has once again reignited his campaign against mail-in and early voting, two methods he has frequently criticized despite lacking any real authority to eliminate them. Earlier in August, he made a bold promise to completely wipe out mail-in ballots across the country, claiming they lead to widespread fraud.

Now, he has extended that same claim to early voting, saying he wants it abolished as well. Many election experts and legal analysts have pointed out that Trump has no legal power to make such changes, since voting laws are handled by individual states and not the federal government or the president.

In a social media post on Sunday, Trump turned his attention to California, where a new ballot measure is being prepared that could change how the state’s congressional districts are drawn. The proposal is intended to create fairer and more balanced representation after Texas’ recent redistricting plan, which was widely seen as helping Republicans secure more seats in Congress. Trump, however, attacked California’s plan, calling it dishonest and corrupt.

He wrote, “Watch how totally dishonest the California Prop Vote is! Millions of Ballots being ‘shipped,’” though he never explained what he meant or provided any evidence. His statement ended with a familiar tone of urgency, “GET SMART REPUBLICANS, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!”

This kind of rhetoric has become common for Trump, who has continued to insist without evidence that American elections are full of fraud and manipulation.

His critics say he is trying to sow doubt and mistrust among voters, especially ahead of upcoming elections, by spreading false or exaggerated claims. His supporters, on the other hand, see his words as a call to tighten election security and stand up to what they believe are unfair practices by Democrats.

In addition to his comments, Trump’s administration has reportedly ordered Justice Department officials to monitor California’s upcoming elections. While officials claim this is meant to ensure transparency, opponents say it’s actually a form of voter intimidation a tactic to make people fearful of voting, especially in Democratic-leaning areas. Legal experts have warned that such interference could harm public trust in the fairness of elections and might discourage participation.

Trump also made a confusing comparison between alleged cheating in the NBA and what he calls “cheating in elections.” He wrote, “What’s worse, the NBA Players cheating at cards, and probably much else, or the Democrats cheating on Elections?” He went on to repeat his long-standing claim that the 2020 presidential election was “rigged and stolen,” calling it “a far bigger scandal” than anything else happening in the country.

These remarks follow years of Trump’s refusal to accept the results of that election, even after multiple courts and election officials confirmed that it was fair and legitimate.

His latest comments have once again sparked outrage, with many accusing him of undermining democracy and attempting to rewrite history. By constantly questioning the integrity of the election system, Trump continues to fuel division among Americans.

Supporters of democracy worry that his words could inspire new efforts to restrict voting access or lead to increased hostility around polling stations. Despite being repeatedly proven wrong about voter fraud, Trump continues to double down, using his influence to shape how millions of his followers view the political process.

For many observers, his posts are not just about voting — they are part of a larger strategy to keep his base energized, maintain control of the political conversation, and set the stage for another potential run for the White House.