"There's talk of 'election fraud' on a large scale"...Trump Fires 'Conspiracy Theory' [Now News]

Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised a "conspiracy theory" that election fraud is taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the presidential race's biggest rival, on the afternoon of the 5th (local time).

But city officials immediately denied the allegations of election fraud, saying they were untrue.

In a short post on his social media Truth Social at around 4:40 p.m., former President Trump claimed, "There is a lot of talk about CHEATING in Philadelphia."

"Law enforcement is coming," he added.

In response, Republican Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Blustain said, "This claim is absolutely untrue," adding, "Voting in Philadelphia is safe," AFP reported.

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, a key race state for the presidential election.

Pennsylvania has 19 electors, the most among the seven competing states.

As a result, former President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris are considered must-win areas, the two have been campaigning with all their lives.

Various polls are also very close, even if the two candidates' approval ratings are tied or either candidate is ahead, within the margin of error.

Former President Trump's sudden posting of election fraud on social media on the afternoon of the presidential election, when voting is underway, is interpreted as being intended to gather supporters to vote at the end or to lay the groundwork for not to accept even if he loses the election.

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