Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly amplified claims of election fraud in California based on the defeat of Spencer Pratt and prediction market data, despite actual polling data and the ongoing legitimate vote counting process.

California, Los Angeles

Who

Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly, Spencer Pratt, Jordan Uhl

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT · 2h 2m ago

Where

California, Los Angeles ·

Why

Claims of election fraud resurfaced following the California primary elections, particularly after conservative candidate Spencer Pratt did not win, with figures like Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly using prediction market performance over polling data to fuel these narratives.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The use of prediction market data over scientific polling in political commentary contributes to the spread of misinformation regarding election integrity, potentially undermining public trust in democratic processes and influencing voter behavior in future elections by fostering a belief that outcomes are rigged if they don't align with favored candidates.

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The Intercept
https://theintercept.com/2026/06/12/california-maine-primaries/
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