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Trump resurrects debunked Muskegon voter fraud allegations after prior investigations
President Donald Trump referenced debunked allegations of voter fraud in Muskegon, Michigan, during the 2020 election. Investigations by state agencies and the FBI found no illegal ballots or votes, attributing the fraudulent registration forms to low-level employees seeking to inflate work output. The FBI closed the case in 2025, citing no criminal violations or national security threats.
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