Elections · 2025-08-18
Mail-in ballots are inherently fraudulent
False
Trump portrayed mail voting as intrinsically fraudulent while calling for its elimination.
What the evidence shows
There is no evidence that voting by mail inherently produces widespread fraud; states have verification and auditing safeguards.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.