Trump votes early in Florida after felony conviction but could face disenfranchisement
By
Rachel Schilke
August 14, 2024 2:58 pm
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Former President Donald Trump cast an early voting ballot in Florida on Wednesday, his first as a convicted felon. However, his right to vote could be curbed depending on sentencing in New York and the outcomes of his two other court cases.
Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan hush money trial in May, with his sentencing set for September. Despite becoming the first former president to be criminally convicted, Trump can still run for president in 2024 and vote in the election.
The former president cast his ballot in Palm Beach during Florida’s early voting period ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections for the House and Senate. Trump told reporters after he cast his ballot that it was an “honor” to vote and spoke about his upcoming rallies and campaign stops in the United States.
“We have a level of enthusiasm that nobody’s seen before. They want to make America great again,” Trump said in reference to crowd sizes at his rallies and his supporters. “That’s what’s happening. We’re going to make it great again. Right now, we’re in a failing nation.”
Early voting in Florida began on Aug. 10 and lasts until Aug. 17. The primary elections are set for Aug. 20.
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