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Politics · October 26, 2026

Trump announces $1M rewards for voter fraud tips ahead of midterms

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President Donald Trump announced on October 26, 2026, that a $1 million reward will be paid to anyone who reports voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming midterms, provided the report leads to an arrest and conviction. The announcement was made via a Truth Social post and comments to reporters as the president traveled to campaign rallies in Mississippi and Florida. The White House has not yet provided specific details regarding the source of the funding, the process for submitting tips, or the government agencies responsible for oversight. This offer comes approximately one week before the 2026 midterm elections.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • President Trump is offering a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud.
  • The reward is contingent upon the arrest and conviction of those who committed the fraud.
  • The offer applies to both past elections and the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
  • The announcement was made approximately one week before the midterm elections.

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  • President Trump first announced the reward on Truth Social.
  • The White House referred inquiries about the program back to the president's social media post.
  • The president mentioned the reward to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews.
  • The Heritage Foundation has tracked roughly 1,600 instances of voter fraud over the last 40 years.
  • Trump has previously promoted the SAVE America Act as a means to require voter ID and proof of citizenship.

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