Trump questions Maryland’s deep-blue status amid mail ballot mix-up
President Trump has raised doubts about Maryland's status as a majority Democrat state while criticizing its mail-in ballot system. He called for an investigation into the state's election procedures following a mix-up that affected thousands of voters. Trump's comments come after he lost the state in the 2024 election, where Vice President Kamala Harris received over 60% of the vote.
- ▪Trump questioned Maryland's deep-blue status, stating he does not believe it is automatically a Democrat state.
- ▪He urged the Department of Justice to investigate the state's mail-in ballot system after a significant error by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
- ▪Maryland's election officials are committed to ensuring the integrity and accuracy of mail-in voting, which is a crucial part of the electoral process.
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President Donald Trump quipped that Maryland may not even be majority Democrat as he ramps up his criticism of the state’s mail-in ballot rules. “I was told that it’s automatically a Democrat state, and I don’t believe that,” Trump told reporters on Monday. “I did really well there, and I don’t believe it.” Recommended Stories Vance says Democrats exist to ‘fight for illegal immigrants’ and fraudsters Vance says Democrats exist to ‘fight for illegal immigrants’ and fraudsters WATCH LIVE: Vance to speak in Kansas City Former Vice President Kamala Harris won Maryland in the 2024 election with more than 60% of the vote compared to Trump’s 34% support in the state.
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