Trump casts mail ballot again in Florida despite efforts to restrict mail voting
Summary
President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida’s recent primary election, marking his second mail ballot in the state this year. Despite his criticism of mail-in voting, the White House said the president voted by mail due to his role and residence, and continues to support legislation to restrict mail-in ballots except for certain cases.Key Facts
- President Trump voted by mail in Florida’s primary on August 13, 2026.
- This is his second mail-in vote in Florida in 2026.
- The White House said Trump primarily lives at the White House but is a Florida resident.
- Trump supports the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and restrict mail voting to cases like illness or military service.
- The president has criticized mail-in voting as prone to fraud but used it himself, saying it is allowed for him as president.
- About two dozen states and DC have opposed new federal restrictions on mail-in voting, saying they could reduce voter participation.
- An analysis by the Brookings Institution found mail-in voter fraud to be rare.
- Voting records showing Trump’s mail ballot request appear private and are not publicly disclosed by officials.
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