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President Donald Trump encouraged supporters on October 5 and again on October 6 to vote by mail if they wished, despite his past claims of widespread voter fraud associated with this method. Speaking at the White House before a rally in Nebraska, Trump said that while he preferred in-person voting, people could choose to vote by mail for the upcoming November 3 congressional midterm elections. This shift comes as Republicans face challenges due to low approval ratings and potential reduced turnout among conservative voters who might prefer mail-in ballots because of distance from polling stations.

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President Donald Trump, in a shift from previous statements, is now urging supporters to vote by mail ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. This comes despite his past claims about widespread voting fraud, particularly related to absentee ballots. Speaking to reporters at the White House and during campaign rallies, Trump said that while he prefers in-person voting, those who wish can vote by mail if they desire. The change in stance was noted as Republican candidates face challenging poll numbers; a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump's approval rating at 32%, with registered voters preferring Democrats over Republicans 44% to 37%. Trump continues his campaign push for Republican candidates, holding rallies such as one scheduled for Nebraska.

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🔮 Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for a rally in Nebraska on Monday afternoon, Trump said his supporters could vote by mail in the coming congressional midterm elections on November 3, even as he said he preferred in-person voting.

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Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims WASHINGTON, Oct 5 - uncertain

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President Donald Trump encouraged supporters on Saturday and again on Monday to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the US president, who has for years described mail-in voting as a practice rife with fraud. asserted

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Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for a rally in Nebraska on Monday afternoon, Trump said his supporters could vote by mail in the coming congressional midterm elections on November 3, even as he said he preferred in-person voting. uncertain

he → speak → voting

"They can vote by mail if they want, because we seem to have no choice because a lot of people want to vote by mail, but a lot of very good people also want to vote in-person," Trump said. asserted

Trump → vote → person

"You can do either." asserted

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The comments came after he posted a campaign video over the weekend encouraging Republicans to vote. asserted

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"Vote early, vote by mail or vote in-person on Election Day, November 3rd," Trump said. asserted

Trump → vote → Day

It was not immediately clear why Trump changed his tone. asserted

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The president has repeatedly made false claims that his 2020 election defeat was the result of voter fraud, including with mail-in ballots. uncertain

defeat → make → ballots

The Trump administration tried to significantly tighten the rules governing mail-in voting heading into the midterm elections, though the Supreme Court in September declined to allow the Postal Service to enforce the new rules. asserted

Service → try → rules

Some Republicans have in the past expressed concern that discouraging mail-in voting could reduce turnout among conservative rural voters, a core part of Trump's base, some of whom live relatively far from polling stations. uncertain

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Republicans are entering the final weeks of the campaign in a difficult national political environment. asserted

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Among independents, Democrats led 37% to 21%, with 28% undecided. asserted

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