The former president's decision to use a mail-in ballot comes despite his repeated assertions that such voting methods are susceptible to fraud. In-person voting was available in Palm Beach from March 20 to March 22, offering an alternative option. A reporter disputed Trump's claim that he was in Washington DC instead of Palm Beach during the second weekend of early voting, raising questions about his whereabouts during the voting period.
Trump explained his choice by stating that as president of the United States, he did a mail-in ballot for elections that took place in Florida. He also listed reasons people are eligible to use mail-in ballots, though the specific reasons he mentioned have not been detailed. It remains unclear why Trump chose to vote by mail instead of in-person while in Palm Beach, given his past criticisms of mail-in voting.
Additionally, it is not confirmed whether his mail-in vote was cast for the special election in Palm Beach or another election.