Trump Shifts Stance, Urges Mail‑In Ballots Ahead of Midterms

Donald Trump, who has long argued that mail‑in voting is vulnerable to fraud, is now urging voters to use absentee ballots just weeks before the United States midterm elections. This new call comes even as his administration continues to pursue policies that limit mail‑in voting. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz examines the reasons behind the contradictory messages.

Published on 18 Oct 2026.