Mr. Trump heated up the atmosphere before the debate with Ms. Harris, threatening that if elected, he would prosecute officials who cheated in this year's election.
Former US President speaks at a press conference in New York on September 6 – Photo: REUTERS
Over the weekend, Mr. Trump declared that if elected, he would prosecute and “long-term” jail election officials and political activists who he believes cheated in the 2024 election.
“WHEN I WIN, CHEATERS will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” former US President Donald Trump wrote on social media sites Truth Social and X. “Those who engage in unethical behavior will be hunted down, arrested, and prosecuted at a level never seen before in our country,” he added.
The former US president continued to repeat his accusation that the Democratic Party cheated in the 2020 election.
Mr. Trump's statement came as several US states prepare to hold early voting.
In a September 8 post, the Republican presidential candidate called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate mail-in voting in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, where he has repeatedly alleged that fraud occurred in the 9 vote.
Previously, Mr. Trump also frequently hinted that he would prosecute political opponents if elected.
Trump’s latest threat has heated up the debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, scheduled for September 10 local time, which is considered the most notable event ahead of the November election.
According to CNN, Republican supporters have recently called on Mr. Trump to focus on issues such as the economy, immigration and national security... However, it seems that he has not been able to restrain his words in recent days.
Recently, Mr. Trump has continuously made statements, from threatening to prosecute election officials, accusing fraud, promising amnesty for those who participated in the riots at the US Congress in January 1, to criticizing women who accused him of sexual harassment...
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