Breaking news: Trump says he wants to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines

He vowed to sign an order to bring what he described as honesty to the 2026 midterm elections.

View in browser Aug. 18, 2025, 9:32 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee/The New York Times Trump Says He'll 'Lead a Movement' to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots President Trump also said that he wanted to get rid of voting machines, and would sign an executive order ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The comments came after he said that President Vladimir Putin of Russia had discussed the issue during their summit. Follow live updates More Top Stories The Trump administration downplayed a report that summit papers were left in a hotel. → President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to visit the White House today. Follow live updates. → Texas Democrats are set to end their walkout, allowing a redrawn congressional map to pass. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018