Trump dangles $1m reward for reporting voter fraud in past or upcoming elections
President’s comments come ahead of November midterm elections and follow his claims of widespread voter fraud
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reports of voter fraud.
- Payment is contingent on the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for fraud.
- The reward applies to past and upcoming elections, including the 2026 midterms.
- Trump reiterated the offer to reporters before a campaign rally.
- The source of funding for the reward has not been disclosed.
- This announcement precedes the November midterm elections and follows Trump's unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
- Democratic state attorneys general are coordinating to counter potential federal interference in elections.
- California's attorney general criticized the Trump administration's efforts regarding noncitizen voting.
- Texas's lieutenant governor previously offered a $25,000 reward for election fraud tips.