Elections · 2026-08-05
A New Jersey registration error proved thousands of noncitizen votes
False
Trump said thousands of votes had been cast by noncitizens following a New Jersey registration-system error.
What the evidence shows
A preliminary state investigation identified up to 400 such votes, far fewer than thousands.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.