- Donald Trump accused Democrats of "BIG cheating" in California's gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primary races, without providing evidence.
- He made these claims on Truth Social, alleging Democrats are trying to "steal" the elections and questioning the "very late and massive numbers of MAIL IN BALLOTS" and vote counting delays.
- The accusations came before final results were tallied for California's open primary, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.
- Trump prematurely congratulated Steve Hilton on winning the gubernatorial primary, despite results not being confirmed, and pledged federal support if Hilton became governor.
- These claims echo Trump's unsubstantiated allegations of widespread fraud following the 2020 election, which culminated in the January 6 Capitol riot.
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