Donald Trump ignited controversy on the final day of the presidential campaign by claiming “massive fraud” in Philadelphia and threatening police intervention. The former president’s accusation, shared on social media, was denied by local authorities, who insist there is no evidence of irregularities and defend the security of the city’s electoral process.
On the final day of a heated election campaign, Donald Trump claimed there was “massive fraud” in Philadelphia. “A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social, stirring concerns and debate in the key battleground state.
The Philadelphia Police Department responded to Trump’s statements through CNN, indicating they were unaware of any “massive fraud” as mentioned by the former president. A department spokesperson explained, They didn’t know what Trump was referring to in a Truth Social post alleging «massive fraud,» and they were not aware of any issues with voting that would require law enforcement response.
Trump has repeatedly pointed to Philadelphia as a hotbed of election fraud. At a rally in Pennsylvania in September, he stated, “They cheat in this state, especially in Philadelphia.”
Philadelphia’s Republican city commissioner, Seth Bluestein, refuted Trump’s claims. In a post on X, he wrote, “is absolutely no truth to” Trump’s accusation». Bluestein called Trump’s assertion “disinformation” and added, “Voting in Philadelphia has been safe and secure.”
District Attorney Larry Krasner also dismissed Trump’s allegations.“There is no factual basis whatsoever within law enforcement to support these wild allegations, We have invited complaints and allegations of improprieties all day. If Donald J Trump has any facts to support his wild allegations we want them now. Right now. We are not holding our breath,” Krasner said.
According to CNN, the district attorney’s election office received approximately 55 voter complaints on Tuesday afternoon, the vast majority concerning routine election practices, with no evidence to support the widespread fraud allegations pushed by Trump.
Meanwhile, the Harris campaign highlighted high voter turnout among Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, underscoring their commitment and trust in the city’s electoral process.
With Election Day approaching, Trump’s statements have added tension to the political climate, as local and state authorities continue to defend the integrity of the electoral process in Philadelphia.
