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Trump Offers $1 Million for Tipoffs that Lead to Voter Fraud Convictions
On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for anyone reporting voter fraud leading to an arrest and conviction in past or upcoming midterm elections.
The Trump administration has taken an increasingly aggressive approach to election oversight, pressing states for voter-registration data despite Trump's frequent fraud allegations lacking substantiated evidence.
Funding and verification details for the $1 million reward remain unclear; Trump recently named himself the "arbitrator" of a separate whistleblower program paying 1% of fraud uncovered.
Critics view these moves as federal overreach, with some election officials telling Reuters they are preparing for potential interference as Republicans and Democrats compete for congressional control.
Eight days before the midterm election, the administration is reportedly preparing lawsuits challenging results in Alaska, while Trump's low approval reflects voter concerns about high cost of living.