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Trump Alleges California Mail-In Delay “Steal” Affects GOP Candidates

6/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday, June 4, 2026, alleging a delay in California’s mail-in ballot count.
He called the delay a partisan “steal” that victimized Republican candidates Steve Hilton for governor and Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor.
Trump reminded that California counts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within seven days, yet claimed Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office was investigating “big cheating.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday, June 4, 2026, alleging a delay in California’s mail-in ballot count.
He called the delay a partisan “steal” that victimized Republican candidates Steve Hilton for governor and Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor.
Trump reminded that California counts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within seven days, yet claimed Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office was investigating “big cheating.”