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Trump votes early in Palm Beach after past attacks on early voting
The president voted at the Palm Beach County Library after golf, and urged Republicans to vote early; the midterms are on November third.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Trump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot”, with reporting from AP, CiberCuba, Newscord and Cuba Headlines.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:06 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Trump.
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- The New York TimesTrump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot
- APTrump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- CiberCubaTrump and Melania vote in Palm Beach early, ten days before the midterm elections October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- NewscordDonald Trump Casts Early Midterm Ballot In Palm Beach, Urges Republicans To Vote Early: 16 outlets compared October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Cuba HeadlinesTrump and Melania Cast Their Votes Early in Palm Beach Ahead of Midterms October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPresident Trump cast his midterm ballot early in West Palm Beach on Saturday, at the Palm Beach County Library, and the Associated Press says he arrived with Melania Trump after a morning at his nearby golf course.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe once called early voting ridiculous, and he has been criticized for voting by mail despite years of railing against it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAsked whether he voted for Republicans, he said, quote, very much.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd here's the new part: he urged Republicans at rallies to vote early, according to Newscord, and nationwide more than twenty-six point eight million ballots are already in, Cuba Headlines says!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwenty-six point eight million.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a full parking lot of people, Gloria, a parking lot the size of a country, and it came from the thing he called ridiculous!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe midterms are November third, about ten days away, and the Cook Political Report projects a Democratic gain of five to fifteen House seats.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe also told reporters Republicans are, quote, straight in their boots, on corruption.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGolf first, democracy second, which is a schedule I deeply respect.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTen days ago the position was ridiculous. Now it is a rally cry. The ballot box has had a very good week.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBest turnout of any stop that morning, I'd bet!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt was a library, Chip.
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