Social media company Twitter Inc on Monday flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump about vote-by-mail ballots, adding a disclaimer describing the content of the post as “disputed” and potentially misleading. .
“Big problems and discrepancies with Mail In Ballots across the United States. He should have the final total by November 3, ”Trump tweeted late Monday, and the tweet gave no evidence of his claim.
“Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is in dispute and could be misleading about how to participate in an election or other civic process,” says Twitter’s disclaimer. The disclaimer included a link to a page that highlighted how voting by mail was legal and safe.
Many states have expanded early voting and the use of mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov.3 election, as some Americans try to avoid crowded polls during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump has repeatedly attacked vote-by-mail, claiming without evidence that it will lead to widespread fraud. Democrats have argued that it is a safe and reliable alternative to voting in person.
Twitter has also previously flagged Trump posts, including a tweet earlier this month in which Trump claimed he was immune to the coronavirus, and the social media company said the tweet had made “misleading health claims.”
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