Trump threatens legal action and jail time for those who ‘cheated’ in election
SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump threatened legal action and jail time for those involved in alleged election fraud if he wins in November. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed there was “rampant cheating and skullduggery” in the 2020 election, vowing to prosecute those responsible “to the fullest extent of the law,” including long-term prison sentences. He warned that this action would target “Lawyers, Political Operatives, Donors, Illegal Voters, & Corrupt Election Officials.” Trump emphasized, “WHEN I WIN, those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted.” The statement follows Trump’s rally in Wisconsin, where he reiterated that the 2020 election was stolen and insisted that stopping cheating would guarantee a landslide victory. Republicans have also prioritized illegal voting issues, with the House passing the SAVE Act to prevent noncitizens from voting, spearheaded by Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Chip Roy.
