Trump Files Complaint Alleging Election Interference by UK's Labour
Trump Campaign Files Complaint AgainstAlleging Election Interference by UK's Labour
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.The Trump campaign sought to draw parallels between the alleged interference by Labour and the American Declaration of Independence from Britain. Campaign co-manager Susie Wiles reportedly said Americans "will reject the oppression of big government that we rejected in 1776."
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.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.
The Spin
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.
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.