On August 17, 2026, President Donald Trump once again used a mail-in ballot to vote in Florida, even after labeling the practice as “inherently corrupt.” Despite his public opposition, Trump participated in Florida’s Republican primary, with records from Palm Beach County indicating he requested the mail ballot in late July, returning it by August 13, prior to the primary.
This marks the second mail-in vote by Trump in Florida this year. In March, he voted by mail during a special election, while criticizing mail voting publicly. He defended his choice by stating his presidential duties, though records showed he was present in Palm Beach during early in-person voting. The White House dismissed questions about these actions as inconsequential.
Santiago Mayer, of Voters of Tomorrow, condemned Trump’s actions in a statement to Newsweek, describing him as hypocritical and a threat to democracy, urging Congress to hold his administration accountable.
Understanding the Mail-in Voting Issue
In July, Trump criticized mail-in voting as “inherently corrupt,” advocating for its limitation to specific scenarios like illness or military duty. However, studies, including a 2025 Brookings Institution report, found minimal fraud, citing only four instances of fraud per 10 million mail ballots. In the 2024 election, 30% of votes were cast by mail.
Trump’s Mail-in Voting History
- August 2026 Primary Election in Florida
- March 2026 Special Election in Florida
- Florida’s 2020 Primary Election
- New York 2018 Midterm Election via absentee ballot
- New York 2017 Mayoral Election via absentee ballot
Efforts to Pass the SAVE America Act
Trump is pushing for the passage of the SAVE America Act, mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. Strategies include tying the bill to defense spending, urging filibuster changes for Senate passage, and public pressure via Truth Social. While supporters argue it enhances election integrity, opponents fear it may hinder eligible voters without effectively addressing non-citizen voting.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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