President Donald Trump has announced a $1 million reward for anyone reporting voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social, the president stated that payment would be provided upon the arrest and conviction of those who created the fraud.
The announcement comes one week before the November 3 midterm elections, which polls show could prove difficult for the Republican Party. These comments follow Trump's repeated false claims regarding the 2020 presidential election and his assertions of widespread voter fraud.
It is currently unclear how the reward would be administered or where the money would come from. The White House did not immediately respond to questions concerning the funding for this effort to crack down on purported voter fraud.
Separately, 28 California residents were arrested last week and charged with crimes including fraudulently registering to vote. These actions have been described as a blatant attempt to undermine trust in the midterm elections.