President Donald Trump has criticized California’s Proposition 50, a partisan redistricting ballot measure, labeling the voting process “RIGGED” and vowing a “very serious legal and criminal review” of mail-in ballots.
“The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, accusing state Republicans of being “Shut Out” by the all-mail system. He emphasized that the process faces scrutiny, urging supporters to “STAY TUNED!”
Prop 50 aims to bypass California’s independent redistricting commission, allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps for upcoming elections. Critics argue it is a partisan effort to secure five additional Democratic House seats in the state, following Texas’ Republican-led redistricting.
The proposition has faced legal challenges, with opponents claiming it violates the state constitution and the “one person, one vote” principle by altering district boundaries mid-decade. While the California Supreme Court permitted the measure to remain on the ballot, opponents have vowed further litigation if it passes.
Recent social media claims about “see-through” mail-in ballots have fueled skepticism among conservative voters, though fact-checks have found no evidence of fraud. Election officials maintain that California’s all-mail system is secure, noting isolated incidents like stolen or misdelivered ballots but no widespread irregularities.
Trump’s remarks focus on the handling of mail-in voting procedures in the closely watched special election, though no confirmed investigations into systemic issues have emerged.
