Trump just voted by mail again — one day after calling it 'mail-in cheating.' Why is he still trying to ban mail ballots? President Trump cast his vote in Tuesday’s special election in Palm Beach County, Florida, by mail — just as he did in 2020 — despite publicly condemning the practice. His contradictory actions highlight a persistent effort to undermine mail-in voting while benefiting from it personally. The president has consistently labeled mail ballots as “cheating,” yet his own participation in the system underscores the inconsistency in his stance. The issue has become a focal point of his political strategy. During a recent appearance in Memphis, Trump reiterated his opposition to mail-in voting, claiming it leads to fraud. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows late-arriving ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day. The Trump administration supports this challenge, and the court’s conservative majority appears likely to reject the law. Trump’s broader campaign against mail-in voting is tied to his refusal to negotiate with Democrats to end the government shutdown. He has demanded that Republicans use the standoff to push for the SAVE Act, which would tighten voter identification rules and complicate mail voting. “I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed,” he declared on social media. This contradiction raises questions about the rationale behind his opposition. Mail-in voting, which has been used for decades, is now a common method for many Americans. In the 2024 general election, 30% of ballots were cast by mail — 48 million votes — while the 2020 election saw nearly 66 million votes via mail. Since 2000, over 250 million votes have been cast through mailed ballots in all 50 states.#trump #florida #supreme_court #palm_beach_county #mississippi
Democrat Emily Gregory Will Flip Deep-Red Florida House District Including Mar-a-Lago, CNN Projects Democrat Emily Gregory is projected to win a special election for Florida’s state House, securing a seat in a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, according to CNN’s Decision Desk. The victory marks another special election win for Democrats, adding to a wave of recent successes for the party. The race, held in a historically Republican district, saw Gregory defeat Republican Jon Maples by nearly 800 votes. The district, which has long been a stronghold for Republicans, has been vacant since August 2025, when former Rep. Mike Caruso left to become Palm Beach County clerk. Trump had previously won the district by 11 points in the 2024 presidential election. Gregory, a first-time candidate and business owner, emphasized issues like affordability and rising costs during her campaign, framing her message around the struggles of Florida families. Gregory’s victory comes amid a broader trend of Democratic gains in special elections. Since the start of 2026, Democrats have flipped seats in Arkansas, New Hampshire, and Texas, including a state Senate district that had supported Trump by 17 points in 2024. The win in Florida’s District 87 is seen as a significant step for the party in a state where Republicans typically dominate. Trump’s endorsement of Maples in January added political weight to the race, though Gregory downplayed its impact. In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett, she stated that her focus remained on local issues rather than Trump’s influence. “Everyone is feeling that affordability crisis,” she said, noting that high gas prices and economic strain were central to her campaign.#donald_trump #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #democrat_emily_gregory #republican_jon_maples
Trump casts mail ballot in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating' President Donald Trump cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to Palm Beach County records, as he publicly condemns the voting method as fraudulent. "Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating. I call it mail-in cheating, and we got to do something about it all," Trump said Monday. Public records indicate his mail ballot was received and counted by election officials in Palm Beach County, where he is registered to vote, though the records don't detail how it was delivered to election officials. This is not the first time Trump has voted by mail while criticizing the method. He did so in 2020, and at that time, NBC News asked him how he reconciled his criticism of mail-in voting with the fact that he voted by mail. "You know why I voted? Because I happened to be in the White House and I won't be able to go to Florida and vote," he said. "There's a big difference between somebody who is out of state and does a ballot and everything is sealed and certified and everything else," he added, before claiming without evidence that thousands of people were signing ballots fraudulently in their living rooms. "I think mail-in voting is a terrible thing. I think if you vote, you should go." Trump's actions have been accompanied by his advocacy for the SAVE America Act, a massive elections overhaul bill he has pushed in Congress. The bill includes exceptions for mail-in ballots in cases of illness, disability, military service, or travel but prohibits universal mail-in voting, which Trump claims is highly susceptible to fraud.#donald_trump #save_america_act #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #jon_maples
Trump just voted by a method he calls ‘mail-in cheating’ President Donald Trump, who has been actively pushing senators to restrict the use of mail-in voting, cast his ballot by mail in Tuesday’s special election in Palm Beach County, Florida. The vote occurred in a race for a state legislative seat between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples. According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website, Trump, who is registered to vote at his Mar-a-Lago estate in the county, submitted a mail ballot for the election. A spokesperson for the supervisor’s office confirmed to The Washington Post that the information on the site is accurate. The decision to vote by mail has drawn attention given Trump’s recent public criticism of mail-in voting, which he has labeled as a form of “cheating.” His comments have been part of broader efforts to influence state legislatures to implement stricter voting laws, particularly in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. However, the supervisor’s office noted that Trump’s own participation in the mail voting process aligns with standard procedures for eligible voters. The spokesperson emphasized that the county’s election system operates under strict protocols to ensure the integrity of the process. The special election in Palm Beach County was held to fill a vacant seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Trump’s vote, while not a major factor in the outcome of the race, highlights the irony of his stance on mail-in voting. The county’s election website provides detailed records of all ballots cast, including those submitted by mail, and the supervisor’s office has not indicated any irregularities in Trump’s ballot.#donald_trump #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #emily_gregory #jon_maples
WhatsApp Messages and Surveillance Footage Tie Man to Nurse's 2024 Murder Investigators have linked Rene Perez to the 2024 killing of Linda Campitelli, a nurse in Palm Beach County, Florida, through WhatsApp communications and surveillance footage. Perez, 38, faces first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence charges. He made his initial court appearance in Palm Beach County on March 11, 2026, and was held without bond after being arrested in Miami. The probable cause affidavit reveals that Campitelli and Perez, both married, were meeting for her belated birthday celebration on the night of her death, October 28, 2024. The two had been in a romantic relationship for about two years, communicating frequently via WhatsApp. Messages from the day before the killing show Campitelli expressing nervousness about their plans, writing, “I LOVE YOU, I FEEL KINDA WEIRD. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW. YOU’VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS FOR ME BEFORE AND I FEEL A LITTLE NERVOUS.” Surveillance footage from the night of the incident shows Campitelli’s Chevrolet Tahoe arriving at the Retina Group of Florida Building in Wellington, where Perez had previously worked. The car was recorded departing at 9:59 p.m. Detectives believe the attack occurred at that isolated location. Campitelli’s Apple Watch, found near the center console with blood on both sides, and DNA analysis confirmed her presence at the scene. The Tahoe’s front driver’s side tire was flat when deputies arrived, suggesting the vehicle was intentionally disabled. Campitelli’s body was discovered 50 feet from the Tahoe along Lyons Road. The affidavit details severe injuries, including blunt force trauma to the head and torso, a skull fracture, rib fractures, and contusions on the upper back and neck.#palm_beach_county #linda_campitelli #rene_perez #retina_group_of_florida #delray_medical_center
Man Accused in 2024 Murder of Florida Nurse Arrested in Miami A man accused of killing a nurse in Palm Beach County in 2024 was arrested in Miami on Tuesday, according to local law enforcement. Rene J. Perez, 38, faces charges of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and tampering with physical evidence in the death of 35-year-old Linda Campitelli. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest and the charges during a Tuesday statement. The incident occurred on October 28, 2024, when deputies responded to a report of a woman found unresponsive outside her car on the 6100 block of Lyons Road. Upon arrival, the woman was pronounced dead and later identified as Campitelli. Investigators determined her death was a homicide, and an arrest warrant for Perez was issued nearly two years after her death. He was located in Miami and transported back to Palm Beach County for further proceedings. According to a probable cause affidavit, Perez and Campitelli were in a romantic relationship. Both were married to other individuals at the time, but they had been in the relationship for about two years. The affidavit detailed that on the night of Campitelli’s death, she and Perez planned to meet for her belated birthday. They exchanged frequent messages leading up to the incident, with Campitelli sending Perez a message the day before her death expressing mixed emotions about their relationship. Evidence from the investigation included Campitelli’s Apple Watch, which was found near her car’s center console and had blood on both sides. DNA analysis confirmed the blood belonged to Campitelli. The affidavit noted that the watch was removed from her wrist after she was violently attacked, indicating a struggle.#miami #rene_j_perez #linda_campitelli #palm_beach_county #palm_beach_county_sheriff_s_office
