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Trump Misquotes Carter on Mail-in Voting Support

3/12/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt misrepresented President Jimmy Carter's views on mail-in voting while backing SAVE America Act.
  • They cited a 2005 report co-chaired by Carter, claiming he opposed mail-in ballots for fraud risk.
  • Experts, including Carter's grandson, say mail-in voting does not lead to fraud.
  • The Carter Center says Carter supported mail-in voting, contradicting Trump's claims, while White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended Trump's statements.