The president posted it on Truth Social on October 26, one week before the November 3 elections. The post does not explain how payment would be made or how to submit information.
President Donald Trump posted on October 26, 2026, on his Truth Social account that he will pay one million dollars ($1,000,000) to anyone who reports election fraud in past elections or in the 2026 congressional elections, provided those responsible are arrested and convicted.
What the post says and what it doesn't say
The post, dated October 26 at 3:31 p.m., conditions payment on those responsible for the alleged fraud being arrested and convicted. In other words, filing a complaint is not enough.
The post does not say where the money would come from, how information would be submitted, or who would decide whether a report meets the conditions. As of this article's publication, there was no official document detailing the program.
The midterm elections are on November 3.
How alleged election fraud is reported today
Existing channels do not include a reward. According to USAGov, anyone who suspects election fraud can notify the election office of their state, county, or territory, the local FBI office, the local U.S. Attorney's office, or the Public Integrity Section of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice.
If it involves intimidation or a violation of the right to vote, the same page says to call the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice at 1-800-253-3931, or file the report online.
What does it mean to you?
- The offer is a message from the president on social media; no program with rules, a form, or a source of funds has been published.
- According to the post, payment would depend on an arrest and a conviction, not on a simple complaint.
- If you witness something irregular while voting, the official channels are your local election office, the FBI, or the Department of Justice.
- If someone asks you for money or personal information in exchange for an alleged reward, there is no known official procedure: be wary and verify first on a .gov website.
