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Trump Claims Voter Fraud Ramps Up
Trump says voter fraud is rampant. Evidence shows otherwise.
In brief
Trump says voter fraud is rampant. Evidence shows otherwise. Conservative activist J. Christian Adams claims systemic voter fraud exists in the U.S., but studies show voter fraud is not widespread. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Trump's Voter Fraud Claims
President Trump repeatedly claims voter fraud is rampant, noncitizens vote illegally, and elections are rigged.
J. Christian Adams
Conservative activist J. Christian Adams, a former U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney, serves on Trump’s 2017 Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity.
Adams' Current Role
Adams now leads Public Interest Legal Foundation, which advocates for stricter voter ID laws and sues states to remove illegal voters.
Adams' Claim
Adams asserts systemic voter fraud exists in the U.S. before abruptly ending the interview when challenged by host Al Letson.
Lack of Evidence
Mother Jones National Voting Rights Correspondent Ari Berman discusses the absence of evidence supporting Adams' claims about noncitizen voting and election fraud.
The key point
Conservative activist J. Christian Adams claims systemic voter fraud exists in the U.S., but studies show voter fraud is not widespread.
