Trump offers $1 million for voter-fraud tips leading to convictions

Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information leading to arrests and convictions for voter fraud in past elections or the 2026 midterms. Funding and administration details were not explained, with the announcement coming eight days before the November 3 vote.

• Trump announced the offer on Truth Social on October 26. Payment would depend on both an arrest and a conviction, rather than a tip alone.· 1 source
• The offer covers past elections and the upcoming 2026 midterms. Trump did not explain its financing, administration or legal framework.· 1 source
• NBC reports that there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in US elections. Hindustan Times says courts, audits, election officials and federal agencies found no fraud sufficient to change the 2020 result.· 2 sources
• The administration has pressed states for voter-registration data, saying stronger oversight is needed for public confidence. Reuters reports that critics, including some Republican election officials, consider these efforts federal overreach.· 1 source
• The announcement follows a separate $25 million government-fraud whistleblower initiative and Trump's promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans retain Congress. NBC reports that funding for the proposed $5,000 payments also remains unexplained.· 1 source