On December 14, 2025, President Donald Trump claimed that California’s elections are rigged, citing widespread use of mail-in ballots as a source of concern. Speaking to supporters, Trump stated, “We would WIN California by a lot. If the vote in California was legit, which it’s not—38 million ballots, everything is mail-in! They come in, where the HELL did they go and come from?! IT'S RIGGED.”

The remarks continue Trump’s longstanding narrative challenging the integrity of mail-in voting in key states. He specifically targeted Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration, asserting that the current electoral process unfairly favors Democrats and suppresses Republican chances.