Trump says he would have won California if ‘we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes’
President Trump claimed he would have won California if Jesus Christ had counted the votes, citing strong GOP support from Hispanic voters. He expressed skepticism about the integrity of the voting process in California, particularly regarding mail-in ballots. Trump also called for an investigation into Maryland's mail-in ballot system, questioning the state's Democratic majority.
- ▪Trump joked about winning California if Jesus Christ counted the votes.
- ▪He expressed concerns about the integrity of mail-in voting in California.
- ▪Trump called for a DOJ investigation into Maryland's mail-in ballot system.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 14:52:09 +0000 |
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President Donald Trump joked on Wednesday that he would have won California if “Jesus Christ had come down” and counted the votes because of GOP support from Hispanic voters in 2024. Trump made the comments when asked about Spencer Pratt’s run for mayor of Los Angeles, California. Recommended Stories WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers commencement speech to Coast Guard Academy Lawfare compensation fund threatens to reopen Jan. 6 debate for Republicans WATCH LIVE: Trumps speak at White House congressional picnic “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character, I don’t know him,” said Trump. “I heard he’s a big MAGA person.
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