Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have a new stance on mail-in voting leading up to the November 2024 election. The Trump campaign has launched the “Swamp The Vote USA” effort in collaboration with the National Republican Committee (RNC) to assure Americans of their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the voting system.
In a change from his previous position, Trump now emphasizes the importance of a massive voter turnout, regardless of the method of voting. The campaign urges voters to use whatever means necessary to cast their ballots, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming election.
THM News: Trump Changes His Tune on Mail-In Voting Years After Warning Voters It's How Dems Cheat https://t.co/3tMrQfZ0Md
— Marlon East Of The Pecos (@Darksideleader2) June 5, 2024
Additionally, the RNC introduced the Bank Your Vote program in February, promoting early voting by mail and in person. Furthermore, Trump acknowledged the current voter landscape, stating that the party has “no choice” but to adapt to how people vote in elections.
This shift in stance contrasts with Trump’s previous assertions that mail-in voting allows for widespread fraud and misleads Democratic Party victories. However, in his latest address to his supporters, he encouraged the use of absentee or mail-in ballots, early voting, or voting on Election Day.
These recent developments mark a departure from Trump’s earlier criticisms of early and mail-in voting. Previously, he voiced concerns about potential fraud associated with these voting methods and cautioned about the risks involved in the mail-in process.
