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Donald Trump is offering $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions.

Posted by Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov, Checked

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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica TarlovOct 27, 2026
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… Is the Right feigning outrage over the former president’s “Cheesecake Factory” characterization? Beyond the celebrity cameos, around 30 million Americans have already voted, and Democrats are making up a larger share of early voters in key Senate races. Trump is suing states over election rules, threatening election officials and offering $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions. Despite these efforts, Kalshi odds show Democrats have a 65% chance to take back the Senate. But with seven toss-ups projected, both parties are relying on voter turnout. Will Democratic efforts be enough to deliver the “blue wave” many have predicted? …

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Multiple reliable sources (Reuters Portuguese, NBC, AP-derived coverage, ABC, Washington Examiner) confirm Trump announced on Oct.

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Supports. Trump's Truth Social post stated anyone reporting voter fraud in past elections or the 2026 midterms 'will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud.'[3][4][5][6]

Supports. Reuters (Portuguese) reports Trump said the US will give US$1 million to anyone who reports voter fraud leading to arrest and conviction, dated Oct. 27 publication of an Oct. 26 event.[1][7]

Supports. AP coverage published Oct. 29 refers to the earlier-announced $1 million bounty for proof of prior or current voter fraud, though it is unclear how it would be followed through.[2]

Context. Sources state the funding source, administering agency, and application process were not specified, and the White House gave no further details; this does not contradict the offer.[3][4][8][9][10]

Context. Coverage describes the offer as tied to unfounded fraud claims and experts say there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud, but this bears on the offer's wisdom, not on whether it was made.[3][6][9]

Sources

10 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 1 tier 2, 7 not rated

  1. 1Trump oferece US$1 milhão por denúncias que levem a condenações por fraude eleitoralreuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
  2. 2Stolen election rhetoric from Trump isn't new. His ability to act on those claims isapnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
  3. 3Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead ...nbcnews.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports, context
  4. 4Trump Offers $1M for Election Fraud Convictions Week Before ...newsweek.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
  5. 5Trump offers $1 million reward for tips resulting in voter ...washingtonexaminer.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  6. 6Trump offers $1M reward for voter fraud tips that result in ...abcnews.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
  7. 7Trump offers $1M rewards for reporting voter fraud in midtermsrmb.reuters.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  8. 8Trump offers $1M rewards for reporting voter fraud in midtermsusatoday.com · not rated · cited for: context
  9. 9Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead ...fox29.com · not rated · cited for: context
  10. 10Trump announces $1M reward for reporting voter fraudupi.com · not rated · cited for: context

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