Trump announces 'fraud' crackdown, taps JD Vance to lead effort

President Trump announced a nationwide crackdown on alleged election fraud in Democratic states, and named Senator JD Vance as a "fraud czar" to lead the effort. The announcement coincided with arrests in California tied to the enforcement push. Independent reporting and fact-checkers say the fraud claims are baseless and lack credible evidence. The move politicizes law enforcement, risks civil liberties, and further undermines public trust in elections.