Trump Floats Delaying the Election, But Lacks the Authority
- Changing the election date would require Congress to act
- Lawmakers from both parties already rejected the suggestion
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President Donald Trump raised the notion of delaying the Nov. 3 election until after the coronavirus pandemic eases, something he cannot do without the consent of lawmakers who have already rejected the idea.
In a tweet, Trump asked if the election should be delayed “until people can properly, securely and safely vote,” suggesting without offering evidence that mail-in voting will be subject to fraud. The president’s comments come as his poll numbers continue to sink against rival Joe Biden, who is leading nationally and in battleground states.