President Donald Trump criticized mail-in voting on Monday with a curious anecdote about his own voting experience. According to Trump, during one of his trips to the ballot box, he was asked for his license plate number. He claimed, “They asked me for my license plate. I said, ‘I don’t know if I have it.’ They said, ‘Sir, you have to have it.’ I was very impressed, actually.”

It’s unclear where this incident took place, but Trump has recently voted in Florida, which requires voters to show a photo ID and proof of signature if it’s not on the photo ID. A license plate does not contain a photo or a signature, leading to confusion about Trump’s story.

It’s possible that Trump was referring to a Florida driver’s license, which does have both a photo and a signature. However, critics were quick to point out the inconsistency in Trump’s anecdote, especially given his criticism of former President Joe Biden’s gaffes.

Trump’s anecdote comes amidst a larger debate over mail-in voting in the upcoming election. The president has repeatedly raised concerns about the security of mail-in ballots, claiming that they are vulnerable to fraud. Critics argue that mail-in voting is a safe and secure way for people to cast their ballots, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Trump’s strange voting anecdote has raised questions about his understanding of the voting process and his criticism of mail-in voting. As the election approaches, the debate over mail-in voting is likely to intensify, with both sides presenting arguments for and against its use.