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Trump Claims Election Rigged Amid Newsom's Prop 50 Lead

11/5/2025

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Newsom's Proposition Victory

Gavin Newsom, California Governor, appears poised for victory in Proposition 50 as polls show strong support.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed discontent on Truth Social by claiming the voting process is rigged and mail-in ballots are fraudulent.
Trump's criticism targets California's redistricting efforts intended to preserve Democratic representation in Congress.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt supported Trump's claims.

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Leavitt Critiques Newsom

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for election security, saying California's laws are among the weakest.
She cited the lack of photo ID and risks from universal mail-in voting.
Leavitt pointed to 10 million mail-in ballots not returned in 2024 and a 2005 bipartisan warning about absentee ballot fraud.
Public backlash against Newsom's redistricting has drawn more than 19,000 submissions urging focus on state issues.

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Newsom's Proposition Victory

Gavin Newsom, California Governor, appears poised for victory in Proposition 50 as polls show strong support.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed discontent on Truth Social by claiming the voting process is rigged and mail-in ballots are fraudulent.
Trump's criticism targets California's redistricting efforts intended to preserve Democratic representation in Congress.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt supported Trump's claims.

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