U.S. Election Officials Condemn Trump's Threats

U.S. election administrators and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' campaign criticized Donald Trump for threatening to jail 'corrupt' election officials if he wins in 2024. Trump's comments have sparked concerns about intimidation and potential violence, with election officials urging protection for workers. Voter fraud in the U.S. remains extremely rare.

U.S. election administrators and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' campaign have condemned threats by Donald Trump to jail 'corrupt' election officials if he wins on Nov. 5, accusing the former president of intimidation and inciting potential violence. Trump's threats were made in a social media post on Saturday.

Trump's post warned that legal consequences would extend to various individuals involved in alleged voter fraud. Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, labeled Trump's comments 'tyrannical' and cautioned that such rhetoric could incite political violence, emphasizing the need for heightened security in election administration.

Meanwhile, Kamala Harris' spokesperson called Trump's remarks 'extreme and unhinged,' while election officials nationwide stressed their commitment to maintaining fair and secure elections, despite the threats and false claims about voter fraud.

(With inputs from agencies.)