Former President Donald Trump attempted to explain what he meant when he told a crowd of Christians last Friday that, as far as voting goes, they wouldn’t “have to do it anymore” if he wins in November.

If Donald Trump doesn’t want to be seen as a threat to American democracy, he should stop telling supporters they "won’t have to vote" again if he wins.

Former President Trump urged Christians to vote, adding they "won't have to vote anymore" if he reclaims the White House in November. Why it matters: Democrats have pointed to past comments from the GOP nominee that seem like an inclination to authoritarianism and inspire unease that he may attempt to circumvent or undermine the democratic process should he win the 2024 race.

Former President Donald Trump triggered outrage when he told supporters at an event in Florida last week if he's elected, “You won’t have to do it anymore." "Four years, it will be fixed, it will be fine,