Trump Declares: Reelect Me and Voting Will Be a Thing of the Past

Several VERIFY readers questioned if former President Donald Trump really told a group of Christian conservatives they wouldn’t need to vote anymore if he wins. It turns out to be true.

On July 26, Trump addressed “The Believers’ Summit” in Palm Beach, Florida, an event hosted by the right-wing group Turning Point USA. During his hour-long speech, a 30-second segment quickly gained traction on social media. In this clip, Trump is heard assuring Christians that they would not have to vote again if he wins the 2024 election. The video amassed millions of views.

VERIFY viewers Ann, Joyce, Gigi, Ruth, and Sonja sought confirmation on the authenticity of the clip.

THE QUESTION

Did Donald Trump tell an audience at a Christian event, “you won’t have to vote anymore” if he is reelected president?

THE ANSWER

Yes, Donald Trump did tell an audience at a Christian event “you won’t have to vote anymore” if he is reelected president.

WHAT WE FOUND

During the “Believers’ Summit” on July 26, hosted by Turning Point USA, former President Donald Trump made the remarks heard in the viral clip. This statement came towards the end of his speech. At the 1:02 mark of a video published by CSPAN, Trump elaborates on the importance of voting in the upcoming election:

“But with voting, one of your most important things you can do maybe, in many ways, your most important – they don’t want to approve voter ID that’s because they want to cheat – but until then Republicans must win. We have to win this election. Most important election ever. We want a landslide that’s too big to rig. If you want to save America, get your friends, get your family, get everyone you know and vote. Vote early. Vote absentee. Vote on Election Day. I don’t care how but you have to get out and vote. And again, Christians, get out and vote just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it’ll be fixed. It’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore. My beautiful Christians, I love you Christians. I’m a Christian. I love you. Get out, you got to get out and vote. In four years you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to get out and vote.”

When asked about Trump’s statements, his campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung told The New York Times: “President Trump was talking about uniting this country and bringing prosperity to every American, as opposed to the divisive political environment that has sowed so much division and even resulted in an assassination attempt.”

Since losing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, Trump has continued to spread false claims of widespread election fraud. James Singer, spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, issued a statement in response, saying, “Donald Trump wants to take America backward” by calling for an end to fair elections.

At the time of publication, the Trump campaign did not return requests for further comment.