Fact Check: Does California’s ongoing ballot counting prove election cheating?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: California’s continued ballot counting means “they’re cheating on the election.”


Rating: PANTS ON FIRE


Explanation: California law requires processing mail ballots, verifying signatures, curing ballot issues, and conducting post-election procedures. There is no evidence that the pace of ballot counting indicates election fraud or cheating.


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Date: 06/10/2026


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Last Updated on June 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check