NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough
Donald Trump casts mail-in ballot in Florida primary while advocating for mail voting restrictions
Former President Donald Trump utilized a mail-in ballot for the Florida Republican primary despite his ongoing public advocacy to restrict mail-in voting. His administration has previously attempted to limit mail ballot distribution and proposed the SAVE America Act, which would mandate voter identification and restrict mail voting to specific exceptions.
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The report highlights a discrepancy between the former President's personal voting methods and his proposed federal policy changes regarding mail-in ballot access for all U.S. voters.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump cast a mail-in ballot in the Florida Republican primary.
- Trump previously signed an executive order, currently blocked by federal courts, to restrict USPS ballot distribution to government-preauthorized addresses.
- The proposed SAVE America Act would require voters to include identification with mail-in ballots.
- The SAVE America Act would limit mail-in voting to voters with illness, disability, military status, or travel requirements.
- Trump has previously voted by mail in a special election earlier this year.
- 31% of voters cast ballots by mail in the 2024 election according to the United States Democracy Center.
- Multiple audits following the 2020 election found no evidence of widespread fraud in mail-in voting.
Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“Former President who cast a mail-in ballot in Florida.”organizationU.S. Postal Service“Agency targeted by executive order regarding ballot distribution.”personOlivia Wales“White House spokesperson.”organizationUnited States Democracy Center“Organization providing statistics on mail-in voting.”locationFlorida“State where the primary election took place.”