Trump Demands Prosecution of Mary Peltola
President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of Mary Peltola following a report that her campaign recruited a spoiler candidate. The Peltola campaign denied any involvement in the recruitment effort as the Senate race remains tightly contested.
President United States President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution and ballot disqualification of Senate candidate Mary Peltola following a report detailing a spoiler candidate scheme in Alaska. The New York Times report revealed staff coordination to recruit a namesake opponent to siphon votes from Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The controversy threatens control of the chamber in an election where polls show a tight margin.
