US President Donald Trump has announced a $1 million reward for anyone who reports voter fraud in past American elections or the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, provided the information leads to an arrest and conviction.
Trump disclosed the proposed reward in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night, October 26, before reiterating the announcement to journalists ahead of his departure for a campaign rally in Corinth, Mississippi.
In his post, the president said individuals who provide information about electoral fraud would receive $1 million once those responsible had been arrested and convicted. He also described the payment as a bonus or reward while speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One.
However, Trump did not explain how the proposed reward scheme would be funded or whether the money would come from government resources or his personal finances. Details about how reports would be assessed and how claimants would qualify for payment also remain unclear.
The announcement comes amid Trump’s repeated claims of widespread voter fraud in previous US elections, allegations that have faced significant scrutiny and, in key instances, have not been substantiated by evidence sufficient to overturn election results.
The proposed reward also comes ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, when Americans will vote to determine the composition of the US Congress. The elections are expected to play a significant role in shaping the remainder of Trump’s presidency, as the balance of power in Congress will influence his administration’s legislative agenda.
Last week, Trump announced a separate initiative aimed at encouraging whistleblowers to expose fraud involving government programmes. Under the proposed arrangement, individuals who provide information leading to the recovery of public funds would receive a commission equivalent to one per cent of the amount recovered, with no stated limit on the potential payout.
The president has also announced financial payments to Americans ahead of the midterm elections. These include $500 rebate cheques reportedly sent to about one million people who, according to Trump, were overcharged for health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace.
Additionally, approximately 21 million senior citizens reportedly received $90 payments funded by redirecting money from a Medicare improvement fund.
Trump’s latest announcement adds election-related rewards to a series of financial initiatives introduced by his administration as the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections.
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