California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

California's slow ballot count following its primary election has drawn criticism, including from President Donald Trump, who alleged fraud and claimed the process was being manipulated to disqualify certain candidates. The state's election laws require a delayed count to verify mail ballots, with a new law reducing the maximum count period from 30 to 13 days. Governor Gavin Newsom's office emphasized the state's commitment to accuracy and accessibility in the election process.