Summary
The White House has defended President Donald Trump's use of a mail-in ballot in a Florida special election, despite his public criticism of mail-in voting. A White House spokesperson stated there are exceptions for mail-in voting, but universal mail-in ballots are seen as prone to fraud. Trump voted by mail in Palm Beach County while previously expressing concerns over the security of mail-in voting.
Key Facts
- President Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election.
- He criticized mail-in voting, referring to it as "mail-in cheating."
- A White House spokesperson said there are exceptions for mail-in voting for reasons like illness or military service.
- Trump resides in Palm Beach but primarily lives in Washington, D.C.
- The Save America Act, proposed by Trump, includes exceptions for mail-in voting.
- Trump has consistently voiced concerns about the potential for fraud with universal mail-in voting.