- President Donald Trump alleged, without evidence, that the Los Angeles mayoral race is "crooked" and that Republican candidates in California are "being cheated."
- In the L.A. mayoral race, Democrats Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are projected to advance to a run-off, with Republican Spencer Pratt likely not making the cut under California's "open" primary system.
- Trump also claimed fraud in California's governor's race and repeated his election rigging allegations at a Wisconsin event.
- The Department of Justice dispatched an Assistant U.S. Attorney to observe vote counting in L.A., while California Attorney General Rob Bonta reassured the public about election integrity.
- Throughout his statements, Trump provided no evidence to support his claims of widespread election fraud.
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Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as his pick Spencer Pratt faces defeat
