Officials Refute Musk's Voter Fraud Claims
Election authorities in Texas and Arizona debunk widespread voter fraud allegations amplified by Elon Musk, revealing factual inaccuracies.
- Texas Secretary of State and Arizona officials debunk claims of widespread voter fraud amplified by Elon Musk, labeling the allegations as 'extremely false'.
- Musk's retweet of a post claiming skyrocketing voter registrations without photo ID in key swing states draws criticism and fact-checking from election officials.
- Texas reports a much smaller increase in voter registrations than claimed, with only 57,711 new voters since the beginning of 2024, contrary to the 1.2 million alleged.
- Arizona's total number of registered voters has actually declined, with fewer than 35,000 registrants lacking documented proof of citizenship.
- Officials and fact-checkers emphasize the robust verification processes in place for voter registration, countering misinformation about voter fraud.