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Jan 31, 2026 Trump made false accusations of massive election fraud in Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The president spread an unsubstantiated fraud claim contradicted by active federal prosecutions, undermining public confidence in elections.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Trump falsely accused Minnesota of massive election fraud — Trump posted on social media falsely accusing Minnesota of massive fraud involving a made-up $19 billion figure. The accusation contradicted the fact that federal prosecutors under the Biden administration were actively pursuing fraud cases in Minnesota. Trump made these accusations on Saturday morning while inflation data worsened.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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