President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida's March 22 special election, despite repeatedly calling mail-in voting 'mail-in cheating.' Trump, who was at his Mar-a-Lago resort during early voting, justified his decision by saying he was 'president of the United States' and had 'a lot of different things' to attend to. He also cited exceptions for mail-in ballots, including being away or on official business.
Trump's wife, Melania, and son, Barron, also voted by mail in the same election. All three listed Mar-a-Lago as their home address. The nearest polling place to the resort was open during early voting, which ran from March 14 to March 22.
Trump has long opposed mail-in voting, claiming without evidence that it leads to widespread fraud. He has pushed for stricter voting laws, including the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and ban mail-in voting in most cases. However, he has acknowledged exceptions for military personnel, business travelers, and those with disabilities.
The president's decision to vote by mail while criticizing the practice has drawn scrutiny. Critics argue it highlights a double standard, while supporters note that Trump cited valid exceptions for his actions.