Summary
President Donald Trump claimed that the California election process was manipulated, citing California's mail-in voting system as proof of potential fraud. California officials denied these claims and noted that no evidence supports widespread voter fraud in the state.
Key Facts
- On Tuesday, Californians voted on a new congressional map.
- President Trump claimed the election process in California was rigged.
- Trump criticized California's mail-in voting system, suggesting it could lead to fraud.
- California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, rejected Trump's claims of fraud.
- The White House cited a few cases but offered no substantial evidence of widespread rigging.
- In California, election officials verify identities by matching signatures on ballots with records.
- The White House's argument included general criticisms of mail-in voting.
- San Francisco allows noncitizens to vote only in school board elections, which the White House mentioned in broader fraud claims.
