On Election Day, President Donald Trump repeated claims of election fraud, this time accusing California’s mail-in voting system of being “rigged.” He said the state’s special election and its redistricting measure, Proposition 50, were part of a “giant scam.” This continues his pattern of questioning elections run by Democrats. In California, every registered voter automatically gets a mail ballot, and the state uses signature checks, tracking barcodes, and audits to verify every vote.
The White House supported Trump’s claims, but Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt offered no evidence when asked for examples of fraud. She insisted the allegations were “just a fact” and said the administration is considering an executive order that would change election rules. California officials, however, maintain their system is secure and used by voters from all political parties.
Trump’s comments are part of a larger national push by Republicans to limit mail-in voting. Since 2020, several GOP-led states like Georgia, Texas, and Florida have passed laws making it harder to vote by mail by tightening rules, limiting drop boxes, and adding new ID or signature requirements.
