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Former President Donald Trump made headlines again with controversial remarks about California’s electoral process during a recent interview with Dr. Phil on his MeritTV platform. Trump suggested that he would win the state if Jesus Christ were in charge of counting votes, reflecting his persistent skepticism about the fairness of the electoral system.
In the interview, Trump criticized California’s handling of ballots, claiming, “If Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter, I would win California.” He argued that the state’s system, which includes extensive use of mail-in ballots, is riddled with dishonesty. “In other words, if we had an honest vote counter — a really honest vote counter — I do great with Hispanics, great. I mean at a level no Republican has ever done,” Trump added.
Trump’s comments echo his broader narrative about electoral fraud and disenfranchisement, which has been a central theme in his campaign rhetoric. He has frequently criticized the expansion of mail-in voting, alleging it opens the door to fraud, despite evidence to the contrary. Trump’s assertions about California’s electoral integrity are part of his ongoing strategy to cast doubt on the legitimacy of past and future elections.
The interview also touched on Trump’s previous controversial statements about voting and election integrity. At a July Turning Point Action event, Trump suggested that if re-elected, he would “straighten everything out” so effectively that future elections would be unnecessary, though he later clarified that this did not mean eliminating elections altogether.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Trump’s comments are likely to continue fueling debates about election integrity and the electoral process in key battleground states like California.