Trump calls voting by mail ‘cheating’ just days after voting by mail

Donald Trump recently criticized mail-in voting as "cheating" at an event in Memphis, Tennessee, despite having voted by mail himself in a special election for Florida's House district 87. Trump has repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that mail-in voting is prone to widespread fraud, pushing for stricter voting laws. He advocates for a ban on mail-in ballots with limited exceptions, even though he has utilized this method in the past, including during the 2020 presidential primary. White House spokesperson Olivia Wales defended Trump's actions, stating that the proposed SAVE America Act allows mail-in voting for specific reasons like illness or travel, while opposing universal mail-in voting due to fraud concerns. Election experts have expressed concern that Trump's attacks on mail-in voting undermine trust in the democratic process.

President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election on Tuesday, despite his ongoing public criticism of mail-in voting. Palm Beach County voter records confirm his ballot was received and counted. Trump has been urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would severely restrict mail-in voting options, limiting them to voters with disabilities, military commitments, or travel plans on Election Day. While aides claim his concern is with universal mail-in voting, Trump has recently described the practice as "cheating" and "corrupt." The SAVE Act faces significant challenges in the Senate. The White House has not commented on the apparent contradiction.