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Trump’s Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Local officials fear Trump's election fraud reward could incite vigilantism.
Context
What happened: President Trump offered a $1 million reward for information leading to an election fraud conviction, and local officials said the move raises fears of vigilantism.
Key numbers: $1 million reward.
Why it matters: Local officials expressed concern that the reward could encourage vigilantism around election activity, including early voting such as that seen in Anchorage on Sunday.
What changed
President Trump offered a $1 million reward for information leading to an election fraud conviction, and local officials said the move raises fears of vigilantism.
Why it matters
Local officials expressed concern that the reward could encourage vigilantism around election activity, including early voting such as that seen in Anchorage on Sunday.