Trump Accuses U.S. Voting System of Being ‘Corrupt’ in Midterm Rant

Trump claims U.S. voting is corrupt, citing Brazil's election as example ahead of midterms.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has accused the U.S. voting system of being “corrupt” in a recent post on Truth Social, just weeks before the midterm elections.

In the social media post, Trump referenced Brazil’s presidential election, where over 125 million people cast ballots in the first round, with results released on the same day. He contrasted this with U.S. elections, where he claimed smaller turnout often leads to delayed results, calling the process rigged and corrupt.

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The post came alongside a video of Trump promising $5,000 checks to U.S. adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress, a pledge that has drawn criticism for potentially influencing the vote. Meanwhile, polling suggests Democrats are poised to reclaim the House and possibly the Senate, as Trump’s approval ratings remain low amid concerns over inflation and foreign policy.

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