Trump's initiative to prohibit mail-in voting and voting machines triggers a heated legal argument in Wisconsin.

In a recent development, President Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order banning mail-in ballots and some voting machines. However, experts and political parties in Wisconsin, a key battleground state, have raised questions about the President's authority to make such a move.

According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, nearly 645,000 mail-in absentee ballots were requested by voters for the 2024 presidential election. This represents nearly 20% of all votes cast in the state. The Republican Party of Wisconsin, when unavailable for an interview, mentioned enshrining Voter ID in the State Constitution in a statement provided by WisGOP spokesperson Anika Rickard.

Trump's announcement has stirred controversy, with concerns being raised about the potential impact on certain groups. Devin Remiker, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, stated that a ban could disenfranchise certain groups and make voting inconvenient for some, including overseas troops. The Democratic Party also expressed concerns about the potential impact on older adults, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Experts, including election law specialist Professor Rick Esenberg, have expressed doubt about the possibility of changing election laws in a short timeframe. Professor Esenberg stated, "Election laws and procedures are primarily determined by individual states under U.S. law. While Trump expressed intentions and rhetoric about ending mail-in voting, actual changes require legislation or state-level action, not just presidential decree."

Trump's claims that mail-in voting makes it easier to cheat the election system have been met with scepticism. Experts, such as Richard Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine, have stated that constitutionally, there is nothing Trump can do to end mail-in voting.

The United States is one of the countries that use mail-in ballots, according to The Associated Press. Dozens of countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, also use this method. Trump's belief that mail-in voting leads to dishonest and fraudulent elections has been met with criticism, with many pointing out the lack of evidence to support such claims.

A ban on mail-in voting could disrupt the entire election system, according to election administrator Meagan Wolfe. Wolfe stated, "It would be a logistical nightmare to change something like this in such a short timeframe." The only way to change something like this, she added, is through Congress, as states run elections.

In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump stated that he wants to end mail-in voting. However, the practicality and legality of such a move remain uncertain. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the debate over mail-in voting continues to be a hot topic of discussion.