Trump calls for prosecution of Alaska Senate candidate Peltola over Sullivan name controversy

What happened: President Donald Trump called for criminal prosecution of the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska after revelations her campaign appeared involved in recruiting a candidate sharing Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan's name. Why it matters: The call follows reporting that the candidate's campaign was linked to recruiting a same-name candidate against the incumbent. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump called for criminal prosecution of the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska after revelations her campaign appeared involved in recruiting a candidate sharing Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan's name.

The call follows reporting that the candidate's campaign was linked to recruiting a same-name candidate against the incumbent.