The latest cash pledge adds to the US president’s growing list of pre-election incentives as Republicans fight to keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has offered a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming November 3 midterms, provided the tip leads to an arrest and conviction.
Trump announced the offer on Truth Social on Monday, repeating it to reporters ahead of a rally in Corinth, Mississippi.
“Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud!” he wrote.
Trump did not say where the money would come from, who would distribute it, or how to report suspected fraud. The White House did not immediately respond to media requests for clarification.
The promise sparked legal questions online, with critics pointing out that Trump cannot simply hand out taxpayer money without congressional approval. Some joked the scheme could end up costing more than the Pentagon’s budget.
“If I do voter fraud and then report myself am I eligible for the 1 million dollars?” one user quipped.
“I’m forcing my partner to vote twice so I can report the transgression and get the money. What an opportunity!” another wrote.
@RapidResponse47 @mrddmia Let’s go!!! “Hello, voter fraud hotline.” 🗳️ https://t.co/jQz6Dc1a5B
— WhatDidYouSay (@NoFilterMeSorry) October 26, 2026
Trump has long alleged widespread election fraud, notably refusing to accept his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden and repeatedly calling the vote “rigged” and “stolen.”
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