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Trump Files Complaint Alleging Election Interference by UK's Labour
Above: Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Greensboro, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Image copyright: Cornell Watson/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Facts
Donald Trump's campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) accusing the UK’s Labour party of “interference” in the US presidential election. In an Oct. 21 letter, it cited media reports on contact between the party and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris's campaign.
Seeking a probe into "blatant foreign interference," Team Trump accused Harris of receiving "apparent illegal foreign national contributions." It claimed the Democratic candidate's "dangerously liberal policies and rhetoric" were inspired by the “far-Left” Labour.
The Spin
Republican narrative
The virtual coalition formed by the Democratic Party and UK's Labour Party is dangerous and illegal. Such foreign interference undermines US election laws. Trump's fightback against such activity, which threatens American democracy, must be fully supported by US voters so as to preserve electoral integrity.
Democratic narrative
Fears of Labour Party interference in the US presidential election are exaggerated. The Trump campaign's complaint alleging illegal foreign contributions is simply evidence of paranoia. The members' actions are voluntary and consistent with previous elections. In any case, such allegations are hardly likely to affect US-UK ties.