After casting his ballot, former President Donald Trump told reporters he is “very confident” he will win the election and predicted that the results “won’t even be close,” though he expressed frustration over how long it may take to call the outcome.
“I feel very confident,” Trump said. “I’m hearing we’re doing really well everywhere.”
He added that this election campaign has been the “best” of the three he has run.
“It won’t even be close,” Trump said. “But it’s going to take a long time to certify the results.”
Trump continued to voice his frustration about the extended timeline for counting votes, pointing out the money spent on election technology. He used the French election as an example of how quickly results can be determined.
In the past, Trump has frequently criticized the lengthy process of tallying mail-in ballots, using it as an opportunity to cast doubt on the election’s integrity.
In 2020, Trump called mail-in ballots “dangerous” and “corrupt,” claiming they would lead to “massive electoral fraud” and a “rigged” election.
Now, in a tight race against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s campaign is actively encouraging early voting, both in-person and by mail. This is despite the fact that he once vowed to eliminate such practices. In a June video posted to Swamp the Vote USA, a site funded by the Republican National Committee, Trump falsely suggested that mail-in voting methods were insecure.