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Trump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot
Trump's reversal on early voting creates election legitimacy contrast ahead of midterms.
Context
What happened: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at a polling station in Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, where Trump cast a midterm ballot. Trump had once called early voting "ridiculous."
Why it matters: The headline contrasts Trump's past criticism of early voting with his own use of a midterm ballot, an apparent shift in his stated position.
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What changed
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at a polling station in Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, where Trump cast a midterm ballot. Trump had once called early voting "ridiculous."
Why it matters
The headline contrasts Trump's past criticism of early voting with his own use of a midterm ballot, an apparent shift in his stated position.
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Oct 25, 2026 09:03 AM ET