Wisconsin Watch

Democrats are preparing messaging strategies to counter potential election interference linked to Donald Trump, who has expressed intentions to contest election results if he loses. Misleading advertisements in swing states suggested local officials could choose not to certify elections, though certification is mandatory. Trump also demanded $350bn in Pentagon funding and dismissed concerns about rising inflation, while Senate Democrats refused to reauthorize a warrantless surveillance law.

Democrats are preparing messaging strategies to counter potential election interference linked to Donald Trump ahead of the midterms. Misleading advertisements in swing states suggested local officials could avoid certifying elections, though certification is mandatory. Trump has repeatedly claimed he could 'steal' the election, and Senate Democrats threatened to block a warrantless surveillance law reauthorization.

A fund linked to key Trump allies supported misleading advertisements in swing states suggesting local officials could choose not to certify elections. The Guardian review found these ads were tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey, with the ads being described as misleading because certification is mandatory. The push occurred as Trump and allies appeared to prepare for contesting election results if he lost.

A fund linked to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading advertisements in swing states suggesting local officials could choose not to certify elections. The ads were found to be misleading as election certification is a mandatory process once challenges are resolved.