The US president offered the payout days before crucial midterm elections that are expected to weaken the Republican Party’s grip on Congress.
Washington | US President Donald Trump has offered rewards of $US1 million ($1.4 million) for any tip-offs of voter fraud that lead to convictions, in an announcement that may sow doubts about the results of the crucial November 3 midterm elections.
Trump made the announcement on Monday (Tuesday AEDT) in a Truth Social post that offered little detail on how the scheme would work or where the funds would come from.
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