Trump says anyone reporting voter fraud will be paid "$1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction"

President Donald Trump used Truth Social to promise a one-million-dollar payout to people whose tips about improper voting in earlier elections or the 2026 midterms result in someone being taken into custody and later convicted, but he did not say where the funds would come from or how the program would operate. It came about a week before the Nov. 3 elections. As Republicans sought to protect control of Congress, surveys pointed to Democratic gains; a Democratic takeover would put Trump’s priorities at risk and bring legislative scrutiny. The article characterizes the offer as backing Trump’s assertions that lack evidence about the 2020 contest and election reliability, noting he has repeatedly alleged fraud without proof while studies have found it uncommon. He has floated $5,000 payments to adults if Republicans keep Congress and tied veterans' benefits to a Republican win.