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White House Defends Trump's Florida Mail Vote: 'Non-Story'

White House Defends Trump's Florida Mail Vote: 'Non-Story'

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.

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