In a series of tweets this morning, President Donald Trump claimed that massive voter fraud cost him the “popular vote” in the November election.
Here are some of the headlines:
New York Times: Trump Promises ‘Major Investigation’ of Voter Fraud in 2016 Election
The president digs in on ‘voter fraud,’ demanding investigation
Mr. Trump doubled down Wednesday on his fraudulent assertion that millions of illegal immigrants gave Hillary Clinton her 2.8 million-ballot victory in the popular vote, saying he would order a “major investigation” and tighten voting controls.
Fox News: Trump promises ‘major investigation’ into alleged voter fraud
President Trump announced Wednesday that he will be asking for a “major investigation” into alleged nationwide voter fraud — a day after his press secretary was grilled on Trump’s claims that 3 million to 5 million people had voted illegally in November.
Trump announced the move on Twitter, and said the probe will focus on “those registered to vote in two states, those who are illegal and even those registered to vote who are dead (and many for a long time).”
Yahoo News: Trump calls for ‘major investigation’ into debunked claim of widespread voter fraud
President Trump says he will call for a “major investigation” into the widely-debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 election.
“I will be asking for a major investigation into VOTER FRAUD, including those registered to vote in two states, those who are illegal and … even, those registered to vote who are dead (and many for a long time),” Trump tweeted early Wednesday. “Depending on results, we will strengthen up voting procedures!”
