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President Donald Trump Casts Mail-In Ballot in Florida Primary Despite Longtime Criticism of the Practice

President Donald Trump cast a mail-in ballot for the Florida Republican primary on Tuesday, marking the third time he has used the method since beginning his public criticism of the practice. While the administration announced that the president is a resident of Palm Beach and participates in Florida elections, the White House clarified that he primarily resides at the White House in Washington, D.C. Despite his long history of calling mail-in voting "crooked as hell" and labeling it a form of cheating, the administration defended the president's choice by noting that it allowed him to remain in the capital. The president has consistently pushed for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which aims to introduce new requirements and restrictions on mail-in ballots to reduce potential fraud. Although some democrats have alleged voter suppression through these new restrictions, the administration continues to advocate for the SAVE America Act as a commonsense solution for voters with disabilities or those traveling. Voting records for the president's ballot were kept private by the Palm Beach county supervisor of elections.

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