President Donald Trump announced on October 26 that he would offer a reward of $1 million (approximately 1.33 billion won) to individuals who report election fraud.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "Those who report voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming 2026 midterm elections will receive $1 million if those committing the fraud are arrested and convicted."
Voter fraud encompasses a range of illegal election activities, including voter registration and voting by undocumented immigrants, double voting, and ballot tampering.
Trump has repeatedly claimed, without providing clear evidence, that he lost the 2020 presidential election to former President Joe Biden due to widespread election fraud. He has also suggested that significant fraud could occur in the upcoming midterm elections, alleging that the Democratic Party has recklessly accepted illegal immigrants who could pose as voters and cast ballots against him and the Republican Party.
Earlier, on October 14, Trump made unfounded claims during a campaign rally in Arizona, alleging that voting machines in Republican-supporting areas had malfunctioned, hinting at the possibility of contesting the election results.
As the November midterm elections approach, Trump's substantial reward for reporting election fraud has led to speculation that he may be laying the groundwork to dispute the election results, especially as the Republican Party faces challenges in the upcoming elections.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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