Trump Votes by Mail and then Tells Us We CAN'T Vote by Mail!

Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner18mApril 7, 2026

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In this episode of Justice Matters, host Glenn Kirschner and Democracy Forward President Sky Perryman dissect Donald Trump's contradictory actions regarding mail-in voting—voting by mail himself while signing an executive order aimed at restricting the practice for others. Perryman exposes the hypocrisy and constitutional overreach, emphasizing that the president lacks authority over elections, which are governed by Congress and the states. She details multiple federal lawsuits already filed challenging the order, noting that courts have consistently struck down similar overreach, including Trump’s attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship. The episode underscores a broader theme of resistance: citizens, lawyers, and organizations are mobilizing through litigation, community organizing, and public awareness to defend democratic norms. Perryman also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, framing it as damage control amid mounting legal and ethical failures, while highlighting the long-term accountability that awaits those who compromised the rule of law. The episode closes with a call to action, urging listeners to support Democracy Forward and remain vigilant in protecting voting rights.

Key Takeaways
1

Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting is unconstitutional and lacks presidential authority over elections.

2

Multiple federal lawsuits have already been filed, and courts are expected to swiftly strike down the order.

3

The American people are mobilizing through community organizing, litigation, and civic engagement to resist democratic erosion.

4

The firing of Pam Bondi is a sign of administration vulnerability, not progress, and she remains subject to ethics investigations.

5

Accountability for legal misconduct has a longer shelf life than any administration—ethics violations will be pursued long after this presidency ends.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Trump's Mail-In Voting Hypocrisy

This is the hypocrisy you always have come to know of the Trump administration.

Highlight
3:00
4 min

Constitutional Authority and Legal Challenges

The Constitution is very clear that states and Congress are the only entities that really have control over elections.

Highlight
7:00
5 min

The Birthright Citizenship Precedent

Every single court action that challenged that executive order... found that it was blatantly unconstitutional.

Highlight
12:00
6 min

Mobilization and Community Resistance

Perryman emphasizes the power of grassroots organizing, citing massive public mobilizations like the No Kings Day rallies and the role of citizens in driving legal action and community support.

18:00
5 min

Pam Bondi's Firing and the Ethics Fallout

Courage is aging well. And so that's the other piece of this.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
This is the hypocrisy you always have come to know of the Trump administration.
Sky Perryman3:07
Viral: 85.0
Every single court action that challenged that executive order... found that it was blatantly unconstitutional.
Sky Perryman4:50
Viral: 82.0
Accountability has a longer shelf life than this administration.
Sky Perryman16:38
Viral: 79.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Kirschner

Guest

Sky Perryman
Topics Discussed
mail-in voting restrictions95%executive overreach90%constitutional authority88%voting rights defense87%legal challenges to executive orders85%public mobilization80%ethics investigations75%pro bono legal advocacy70%
People & Brands

Donald Trump

person

32xNegative

Sky Perryman

person

28xPositive

Democracy Forward

organization

18xPositive

Pam Bondi

person

15xNegative

14th Amendment

other

6xNeutral

No Kings Day

other

4xPositive

League of Women Voters

organization

3xPositive

Florida State Bar

organization

3xNeutral

Reagan-appointed judge

person

2xPositive

Todd Blanche

person

2xNegative

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