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Trump Amplifies Fraud Claims, Targets Swing State Elections

3/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified claims of electoral fraud and urged nationalizing elections and Republican control of voting procedures.
The efforts target key swing states including Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona.
In Michigan, right-wing activists are investigating 150,000 absentee ballots from the 2020 election.
In Georgia, the FBI seized ballots based on debunked claims, raising concerns about manipulating rules to aid Republicans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified claims of electoral fraud and urged nationalizing elections and Republican control of voting procedures.
The efforts target key swing states including Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona.
In Michigan, right-wing activists are investigating 150,000 absentee ballots from the 2020 election.
In Georgia, the FBI seized ballots based on debunked claims, raising concerns about manipulating rules to aid Republicans.