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Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims

Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims

Summary

President Donald Trump has claimed voter fraud in California’s primary elections without evidence. Experts warn he may continue making false claims as more election results come in, and say this strategy aims to question election fairness and boost his party’s power.

Key Facts

  • President Trump alleges fraud in California’s primary elections but has not shown proof.
  • Experts say Trump often claims fraud when he loses elections.
  • California uses a “jungle primary” where the top two candidates move to the general election regardless of party.
  • Most California voters cast mail ballots, and the state allows extra time to count and correct ballots, making counting slow but accurate.
  • The US Justice Department sent a prosecutor to observe ballot counting in Los Angeles amid Trump’s claims.
  • Trump’s appointee in California said there are multiple election fraud investigations but did not give details.
  • Trump left a recent interview angrily after being challenged on his claims of fraud.
  • Trump supporters and right-wing media are spreading his messages about election fraud.
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