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In a falsehood-ridden tweet, President Trump suggested delaying the November election.
Election Day has been set in federal law since 1845 and would require Congressional consent to delay — which is extremely unlikely to happen. (1/3) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1288818160389558273
Election Day has been set in federal law since 1845 and would require Congressional consent to delay — which is extremely unlikely to happen. (1/3) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1288818160389558273
As to Trump’s specific claims: While almost all states are expanding vote by mail as a result of the pandemic, there is no nationwide turn to universal mail-in voting.
As much as half of the electorate is still expected to cast ballots in person. (2/3) https://www.npr.org/2020/06/22/881598655/fact-check-trump-spreads-unfounded-claims-about-voting-by-mail
As much as half of the electorate is still expected to cast ballots in person. (2/3) https://www.npr.org/2020/06/22/881598655/fact-check-trump-spreads-unfounded-claims-about-voting-by-mail
While the president draws a distinction between mail-in and absentee voting, there is essentially no difference.
Trump and many members of his Cabinet and staff have cast votes by mail. (3/3)
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/30/897111969/trump-floats-delaying-the-election-it-would-require-a-change-in-law
Trump and many members of his Cabinet and staff have cast votes by mail. (3/3)
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/30/897111969/trump-floats-delaying-the-election-it-would-require-a-change-in-law
