The Trump administration's Postmaster General proposed a new rule that would require states to provide USPS with lists of voters who have requested mail-in ballots. The proposal prompted USPS advocate Steve Hutkins to warn it could damage the Postal Service's reputation and function. Senate Democrats have signed a letter demanding answers about the proposal, which Trump says targets voter fraud but critics argue could give the federal government leverage over state election administration. The characterization of this as a plan to "crack down on mail voting" reflects political interpretation rather than the rule's actual mechanics. While the proposal does involve new coordination between USPS and state election officials around mail ballot delivery, the extent to which it would represent "unprecedented leverage" or a "significant shift in federal control" depends on how the rule is ultimately implemented and what specific requirements it imposes on states.