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Newsom makes ballot tampering a felony in warning to Trump

Newsom makes ballot tampering a felony in warning to Trump

By Sohaib Shams

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation making ballot tampering a felony, delivering a pointed warning to former President Donald Trump against interfering in the state's elections ahead of the midterms.

New law targets election interference

The measure elevates ballot tampering to a felony offense, aiming to deter any attempts to manipulate voting processes in California.

Direct message to Trump

Newsom framed the law as a direct response to Trump's repeated claims about election fraud and his pressure on state officials, signaling that California will prosecute any efforts to undermine its electoral integrity.

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