Trump wrongly claims no other country uses mail-in ballots during latest rant

WorldPolitics
19 Aug 2025 • 4:44 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump falsely claimed that no other country uses mail-in ballots, asserting they are "corrupt" and lead to "massive fraud".
  • These remarks were made to reporters at the White House, with Volodymyr Zelensky present and silent beside him.
  • Contrary to Trump's claims, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance confirms that 12 countries, including Canada, Germany, and South Korea, allow all voters to cast ballots by post.
  • There is no evidence to support Trump's allegations of corruption concerning mail-in voting, despite him previously encouraging Republicans to use them.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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