Trump revives election fraud claims after another rough night for Republicans

WorldPolitics
8 Jun 2026 • 7:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump revives election fraud claims after another rough night for Republicans

  • President Donald Trump alleged, without evidence, that the Los Angeles mayoral race is "crooked" and that Republican candidates in California are "being cheated."
  • In the L.A. mayoral race, Democrats Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are projected to advance to a run-off, with Republican Spencer Pratt likely not making the cut under California's "open" primary system.
  • Trump also claimed fraud in California's governor's race and repeated his election rigging allegations at a Wisconsin event.
  • The Department of Justice dispatched an Assistant U.S. Attorney to observe vote counting in L.A., while California Attorney General Rob Bonta reassured the public about election integrity.
  • Throughout his statements, Trump provided no evidence to support his claims of widespread election fraud.

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