Election Fraud
Coverage of Election Fraud in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has deployed monitors to Michigan poll sites, prompting lawmakers to accuse the effort of having a partisan motive. Lawmakers expressed concerns amid former President Trump's longstanding allegations of election fraud, even though FBI poll monitoring is not a new practice.
- As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro claims fraud in the June election that resulted in Abelardo de la Espriella's victory. Electoral authorities and international observers dismissed Petro's allegations, which could undermine de la Espriella's legitimacy and deepen political polarization.
- States play defense amid Trump’s latest election fraud claims
Officials in multiple states are defending against President Trump's election fraud claims as he intensifies his rhetoric before the midterms. Trump highlighted what he described as 'shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure,' referencing a 2020 voter registration case in Michigan and criticizing California.
- Takeaways from the Arizona primaries: Republican 2020 election deniers advance
Rep. Andy Biggs, who voted to overturn the 2020 election results, won the GOP nomination for governor. State lawmaker Alexander Kolodin, penalized for his role in a lawsuit alleging election fraud, won his primary for secretary of state.
- CBS News 'reversed plans to pass over Trump's election fraud speech at last minute,' catching staffers off-guard
CBS News reversed its decision to avoid covering a speech by Trump on election fraud at the last minute, surprising staff members. The change in plans caught internal teams unprepared.
- CNN’s Smerconish blasts own network, others for not airing Trump’s election speech
CNN host Michael Smerconish criticized major television networks, including CNN, NBC, and ABC, for not airing President Trump's primetime speech on election fraud, arguing viewers should evaluate the remarks themselves. The networks refused to broadcast Trump's address live.
- Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
President Donald Trump released documents claiming to prove election fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election, but The Associated Press found no evidence of foreign manipulation or mass voter fraud. The documents included heavily redacted materials and well-documented vulnerabilities, with experts stating they did not challenge prior election integrity assessments.
- Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here’s what they really say
President Donald Trump released documents claiming to prove election fraud, but The Associated Press found no evidence supporting his allegations. The documents, largely redacted and containing well-documented information, do not show foreign interference in the 2020 election or a deep-state cover-up. Experts and officials confirmed the material provided no new revelations about election security.
- Trump’s Election Claims and SAVE Act Push Find Muted Response From G.O.P. Lawmakers
President Trump has made baseless assertions of election fraud for years, focusing on similar concerns. His push for the SAVE Act and election claims received a muted response from G.O.P. lawmakers.
- The Latest: Trump doubles down on election fraud claims in primetime speech
President Donald Trump made election fraud claims in a primetime speech to justify a strict voter ID bill, without providing evidence. A separate report revealed an ICE officer with mental health issues and a history of violence shot a man in Maine, prompting congressional demands for accountability. Media networks debated whether to air Trump's speech live, balancing news coverage with concerns over spreading falsehoods.
- US media split on airing Trump's speech heavy with unproven claims
US President Donald Trump delivered a speech containing unproven claims about election fraud and security, while attacking US broadcasters for not airing it live and threatening to revoke their licenses. The speech repeated misinformation from the 2020 election and was reported by FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson from Washington.
- Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
American elections are decentralized, with each of over 10,000 jurisdictions setting its own rules, making the system complex but secure against widespread fraud. The structure, rooted in state authority as established by the Founding Fathers, includes safeguards that catch rare instances of misconduct, and experts argue that stealing an election would require improbable collusion across multiple levels of government.
- CBS cuts away from Trump’s election fraud speech — as ABC and NBC refused to air it
CBS News partially aired President Trump's prime-time speech by joining in late and cutting out before it finished, while ABC and NBC refused to air the speech. The speech focused on election fraud claims.
- Trump claims China infiltrated 220 MILLION voter files and points finger at the 'deep state' in dramatic primetime election fraud address
Trump claims China infiltrated 220 million voter files and accuses the 'deep state' of involvement in a primetime election fraud address. The speech highlights concerns over potential election interference.
- Major networks ABC, NBC refuse to air Trump's prime-time address on election fraud
Major networks ABC and NBC have refused to air a prime-time address by Trump regarding election fraud. The decision highlights a media response to the content of the speech.
- Warnock and Ossoff, Georgia’s Senators, Ridicule Trump’s Election Fraud Claims
Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff ridiculed Trump’s election fraud claims. The article references a campaign event they attended last year.
- Maher challenges Vance on Trump election fraud claims: ‘That s— has to stop’
Comedian Bill Maher challenged Vice President J.D. Vance over President Trump's false election fraud claims, urging the GOP to stop claiming they were 'cheated' by election losses and instead accept defeat. Maher criticized the GOP's narrative under Trump, stating elections can only result in a win or cheating, and called for a return to conceding losses.
- Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi at 81: son pays tribute to mother’s spirit that ‘cannot be caged’
Aung San Suu Kyi's son paid tribute to her spirit on her 81st birthday while she is jailed by Myanmar's junta. She was sentenced to 33 years on charges of election fraud and corruption after the 2021 coup.
- Jay Clayton: Trump pick has long legal résumé but few intelligence credentials
Jay Clayton, a Trump appointee with a legal background, questioned the integrity of California's elections, claiming its laws allowed for election fraud. He has a history of supporting Trump and holds roles including US attorney for Manhattan and former SEC chairman.
- Anatomy of a Trump Insult
The article examines Donald Trump's frequent use of insults, categorizing them thematically and analyzing a recent interview where he abruptly left after being questioned about election fraud claims. The incident highlights patterns in his verbal attacks, particularly targeting journalists, women journalists, and women journalists of color.
- California's attorney general refutes Trump's baseless claim of election fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta refutes President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud in the state's primary elections, stating there is no evidence to support such assertions. Bonta highlights the lack of widespread fraud in recounts and audits, criticizes misinformation from figures like Spencer Pratt, and emphasizes transparency in vote-counting processes.
- Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims
Experts warn that President Donald Trump is 'inventing fraud' in California's primary elections and may escalate unfounded allegations as more races go against him. Critics note Trump's history of making such claims, including after his 2020 presidential election loss, and fear this pattern could lead to increased challenges to election integrity.
- Many Californians feared federal meddling in elections before Trump's latest baseless attacks, poll finds
A new poll reveals that a significant percentage of California voters expressed concerns about federal interference in elections prior to President Trump's recent unfounded claims of election fraud in the state.
- Morning news brief
Israel and Iran exchanged fire in retaliatory strikes. Trump left an interview after being pressed on election fraud claims. An Ebola outbreak is spreading at an alarming rate.
- 'Let's call it quits': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued interview when confronted over election fraud claims
U.S. President Donald Trump left an NBC interview after being confronted about his claims of election fraud, calling the network 'one-sided' and storming out. The interview, held on a Wisconsin farm, faced weather disruptions and discussions on Iran strategy and a proposed taxpayer-funded program.
- Trump storms out of tense NBC interview about Iran war strategy, election fraud claims
US President Donald Trump left an NBC interview after criticizing the network for being 'one-sided' and 'crooked' when confronted about his claims of election fraud. The interview, with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker, covered Iran war strategy and weather disruptions before Trump abruptly exited.
- Trump storms out of interview after being challenged about election fraud claims, DOJ fund
Trump left an interview after being challenged about election fraud claims and a DOJ fund. The president stated he wants the weaponization fund to proceed despite setbacks.
- Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
President Donald Trump dismissed claims that the war with Iran contradicted his 'no new wars' campaign message, stating he did not guarantee avoiding wars and emphasized the need for a strong military. He defended a scrapped $1.8 billion compensation fund and baseless election fraud claims in California's primary, while expressing frustration during an NBC interview.
- Nithya Raman continues to narrow gap on Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles mayoral election
Nithya Raman is narrowing the gap against Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff election as votes are counted. Federal investigations into election fraud are ongoing.
- McCarthy criticizes California’s vote count process after Trump claim of ‘big cheating’
Kevin McCarthy criticized California’s vote-counting process, echoing unsubstantiated claims of election fraud made by Donald Trump. He stated California voters are losing faith in the process as results continue to be reported.
- Raman gaining on Pratt in race to face off against Bass in L.A. mayoral election
Nithya Raman is gaining slightly over Spencer Pratt in the race to determine the mayoral election opponent for Karen Bass in Los Angeles. Millions of ballots remain uncounted amid allegations of election fraud in California.
- U.S. attorney’s office in California announces probe into elections
The Los Angeles U.S. attorney's office has launched an investigation into election fraud in California's elections. The probe is being conducted by the U.S. attorney's office in California.
- Becerra advances to general election; Steyer, Raman inch closer to second place amid election fraud probe
Xavier Becerra will advance to the November general election as the FBI announced ongoing election fraud investigations in California. Tom Steyer and Raman are moving closer to second place in the gubernatorial race.
- U.S. attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
The U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles has opened multiple election fraud investigations related to California's elections and sent a prosecutor to the county's vote-counting center.
- U.S. attorney opens investigations into California’s elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles has opened multiple election fraud investigations related to California’s elections and deployed a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center.
- Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli states that multiple election fraud investigations are ongoing in California. State officials are rejecting claims of election cheating by Trump.
- Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli states that multiple election fraud investigations are ongoing in California. State officials are rejecting claims of election cheating by Trump.
- U.S. attorney says election fraud probes are underway in California
Federal prosecutors in California are conducting multiple election fraud investigations as part of the primary election ballot count. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced the probes, which involve collaboration with the FBI, though no specific cases were detailed.
- Feds announce several election-fraud investigations in California while revealing ‘serious structural vulnerabilities’
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles are investigating several election fraud cases with the FBI. The investigations come as concerns arise over California's slow vote count and reported structural vulnerabilities in the election system.
- Xavier Becerra advances to November runoff of CA governor's race, NBC News projects
Xavier Becerra, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is projected to advance to the November general election runoff in California after narrowly trailing Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton by approximately 8,700 votes in the primary, according to NBC News. Late ballots, which favor Democratic voters, are expected to solidify Becerra's position, with his campaign celebrating the outcome as a significant milestone.