Postal voting is denigrated by Donald Trump because he accuses him of serving the interests of Democrats. - Michele Eve Sandberg // SIPA

The US Post has sent letters to most states across the country warning that millions of mailed ballots for the November presidential election may not arrive in time to be counted, US media reported. The letters, dated July 29 and sent to election officials in 46 states and the capital, Washington, explain that even if voters meet deadlines in their jurisdiction, the US Postal Service (USPS) could not guarantee the delivery on time, according to the Washington Post Friday.

Our dossier on the presidential election

An unprecedented number of postal votes is expected for the presidential election on November 3, due in particular to the coronavirus pandemic. Lagging behind in the polls to stay in the White House, Donald Trump has launched a smear campaign against postal voting, which he fears will favor his Democratic opponent Joe Biden. “Democrats know that the 2020 election will be a fraudulent mess. We may never know who won! ", He tweeted again on Saturday morning.

The Democrats know the 2020 Election will be a fraudulent mess. Will maybe never know who won! https://t.co/tEWKJ5NcUj

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2020

The Republican billionaire openly admitted this week that restricting the action of the US Postal Service, including limiting its resources before the election, would have an impact on postal voting procedures. He has repeatedly said that postal voting can lead to large-scale electoral fraud, a baseless claim.

Obama gets involved

Barack Obama criticized the "attempts to undermine the election" of his successor, saying on Twitter Friday that the current government was "more concerned with the suppression of votes than that of a virus".

Everyone depends on the USPS. Seniors for their Social Security, veterans for their prescriptions, small businesses trying to keep their doors open. They can't be collateral damage for an administration more concerned with suppressing the vote than suppressing a virus.

- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 14, 2020

Despite its warning letters to states, the USPS said it was "well prepared and fully capable of delivering America's election mail," in a statement quoted by CNN. Donald Trump, who votes by mail himself, has made it clear that he believes Democrats will garner more votes if the practice becomes widespread. The postal vote "is not in favor of Republicans," he said in April.

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