Fact Check: Did Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State ‘Wipe’ Ballot Data in 2020?

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Claimant: Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Claim: Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State wiped the 2.5 million ballot number after it was questioned.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Publicly available Pennsylvania state records contradict the ballot discrepancy claim. There is no evidence that any ballot data was wiped or altered following public scrutiny.

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Date: 02/18/2026

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Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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