ELDER: Critic says Trump is ‘racist’ and ‘demeans’ black politicians
Many have turned a blind eye to similar allegations against popular Democratic politicians
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump voted early in Palm Beach, Florida, for the midterm elections. This marks a shift from the stance Trump has maintained during his rallies, where he had been urging Republicans to cast their ballots early, reversing his long-held criticism of the practice. Upon being asked by reporters if he voted for the party line, Trump responded, "Very much so."
Throughout the campaign, Trump has regularly questioned the security of early voting methods, despite lacking evidence, and claiming that mail-in ballots, drop boxes, and other practices during the 2020 presidential election led to rigging of votes. He has also advocated for one-day, in-person voting on Election Day. In August 2026, Trump cast his ballot by mail during Florida’s primary, and he also claimed to have voted by mail earlier in the year in a Florida special election. During his 2024 presidential campaign, he voted in person on Election Day.
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