Summary
Former President Donald Trump claimed the US is the only country that uses mail-in voting and suggested the 2020 election was rigged due to this system. However, data shows that many countries allow mail-in voting, and experts state that while mail-in voting has potential risks, fraud is rare and there are systems to prevent it. Trump's claim contradicts reports indicating at least 34 countries permit some form of mail-in voting.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump claimed the US uses mail-in voting uniquely, and it led to fraud in the 2020 election.
- Studies show 34 countries or territories allow mail-in voting.
- Of these, 12 countries or territories enable all voters to use mail-in voting.
- Trump said he plans to issue an executive order to end mail-in voting in the US.
- US mail-in voting systems differ by state, unlike many countries with uniform national systems.
- Experts note systems like ballot tracking and curing in the US aim to reduce mail-in voting fraud.
- Mail-in voting has historical precedents in the US, dating back to the Civil War era.
