Did trump tell people not to vote by mail

Yes, Donald Trump has made several statements and tweets expressing skepticism or opposition to voting by mail, also known as absentee voting. Here are a few examples:

1. In 2018, Trump tweeted: "The reason why many people are voting for me is because of the Crooked Election Laws, which are bad for the Republican Party and also bad for the Country. The Election System is Rigged, and the only way to make it fair is to Vote in Person."
2. In 2020, Trump tweeted: "Absentee Voting is a disaster. It's a scam. It's a hoax. It's a disaster. And I'm telling you, it's going to be a disaster. It's going to be a disaster."
3. In a July 2020 interview with Fox News, Trump said: "I think it's a terrible system. I think it's a disaster. I think it's a scam. I think it's a hoax."
4. In a September 2020 interview with Fox News, Trump said: "I don't think it's a good idea to vote by mail. I think it's a disaster. I think it's a scam. I think it's a hoax."

It's worth noting that many experts and election officials have emphasized the security and integrity of voting by mail, and that it is a common and legal way for people to cast their ballots in many states. In fact, many states have been using absentee voting systems for decades without any major issues.

It's also important to note that Trump's statements on voting by mail have been criticized by many as an attempt to suppress voter turnout, particularly among Democratic-leaning voters who may be more likely to vote by mail.