Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"

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March 24, 2026
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Trump voted by mail in Florida while repeatedly calling mail-in voting fraudulent and cheating.

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President Trump voted by mail in a recent Florida election despite repeatedly describing mail-in voting as fraudulent, according to public records. Trump has been a vocal critic of mail-in voting since his 2020 presidential campaign, claiming without evidence that the practice is susceptible to widespread cheating and election manipulation. The discrepancy between his public statements and personal voting method underscores a contradiction that critics argue weakens his longstanding argument against mail-in ballots. The revelation comes as voting methods remain a contentious political issue, with Trump and Republicans generally opposing expanded mail-in access while Democrats have championed it as a convenience and accessibility measure.

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