Election Fraud
Coverage of Election Fraud in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- An unapologetic Tina Peters decries ‘retribution’ after release from prison
Tina Peters, former Mesa County Clerk, was released from prison after Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence under pressure from Donald Trump and election conspiracy allies. She immediately renewed allegations of election fraud, targeting recent Democratic victories and upcoming midterms, despite being convicted in 2024 for breaching election equipment in 2021.
- 2020 election denier Tina Peters released from prison
Tina Peters, the ex-county clerk convicted in a scheme to breach voting systems in search of evidence of election fraud in 2020, has been released from prison.
- Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
In December 2020, Attorney General William Barr convened a meeting with federal officials to assess claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election, focusing on Antrim County, Michigan. Experts from CISA and FBI confirmed the issue was a software error, not fraud, but Barr faced pressure from Trump to act despite public denials of widespread fraud.