The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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USPS whistleblower warns ballot portal is 'rushed,' as agency races to comply with Trump order
The whistleblower’s assessment of the mail ballot portal as 'rushed' reflects a commitment to speed, not recklessness. The administration’s order is a clear mandate, and the Postal Service is simply following instructions. Testing is ongoing, and any issues are addressed in real time. The portal is secure, unless it isn’t, but the important thing is that it exists. The rollout is fast, which is good—except when it isn’t. The Postal Service is proud of its work. That’s the official line.
“The Postal Service is sprinting to meet a White House order, and your ballot is the guinea pig. They say it's secure, but the test drive starts on election day.”
“The administration’s directive is clear, and the Postal Service is executing efficiently. If there are hiccups, that’s natural for any new system—wait, did I say 'rushed'? I meant 'expedited.' The portal is robust, probably.”
The receipts
An anonymous whistleblower alleged the U.S. Postal Service’s technical system for monitoring mail-in voting could have major ramifications for the midterm elections if implemented. “The apparently sloppy and rushed manner in which the Federal Ballot Mail Portal and supporting IT systems are being built poses significant risk,”
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