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Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election
Published 11 June 2026 ยท politics
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading in swing states As the 2024 election approached, began popping up in
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading in swing states As the 2024 election approached, began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.
The, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an official challenge is complete.
The warnings, nonetheless, arrived at a moment when Donald Trump and allies seemed to be gearing up to contest the election results if he lost.
Published: June 11, 2026 โข 4:30 PM IST ยท Updated: June 11, 2026 โข 5:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading in swing states As the 2024 election approached, began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.
The, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading.
Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an official challenge is complete.
The warnings, nonetheless, arrived at a moment when Donald Trump and allies seemed to be gearing up to contest the election results if he lost.