On Saturday, former President [Donald Trump](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump) voted early at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida, before heading to a campaign rally in Georgia. His early ballot comes as the nation prepares for the November 3 United States [midterm elections](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_midterm_elections), where the [Republican Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_(United_States)) is fighting to retain its hold on Congress.
Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their votes together, with the former president stating he voted strictly along party lines. When reporters asked about corruption as a voter concern, Trump replied that the problem lies with Democrats, saying, “You ought to look at the real corruption — it’s Democrat corruption.” He reiterated his long‑standing claim that the 2020 presidential contest was rigged, adding, “I ran and I won in 2016, and I won in 2020, too, but it didn’t work out that way… It was a rigged election, but I won by millions of votes.”
**What did Trump say about corruption?**
Trump asserted that corruption is primarily a Democratic issue, pointing to districts and cities under Democratic control as examples. He did not provide specific evidence, repeating the narrative that the 2020 election was stolen from him.
**How are the midterm polls shaping up?**
With just ten days left before the midterms, national polls show the Republican Party trailing in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Historically, the party not occupying the White House gains seats in these elections, a trend that could further diminish Republican influence in Congress.
**What are the potential consequences for Trump?**
If Republicans lose control, the 80‑year‑old former president will have limited ability to advance his legislative agenda during the final two years of his term. Additionally, Democratic lawmakers have signaled intentions to launch investigations into the business activities of Trump and his family’s holding company, potentially increasing legal scrutiny.
The early voting episode underscores Trump’s continued engagement in the political process despite his repeated claims of electoral fraud and his refusal to acknowledge defeat in the 2020 presidential race.