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McCarthy criticizes California’s vote count process after Trump claim of ‘big cheating’

The Hill · Jun 6, 2026, 8:04 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) piled on to criticism against California’s vote-counting process on Friday, echoing unsubstantiated claims of election fraud pushed by conservatives, including President Trump. McCarthy told hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on WABC 770 AM that Californi

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McCarthy criticizes California’s vote count process after Trump claim of ‘big cheating’

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