Overview

• Former President Donald Trump issued a 'cease and desist' warning to potential election cheaters as early voting begins in key states.
• Trump claims Democrats engaged in widespread fraud during the 2020 election and vows to prevent similar actions in 2024.
• The Republican National Committee has launched the Protect the Vote initiative, filing over 100 lawsuits and recruiting 150,000 lawyers and poll watchers.
• Trump's warning includes threats of long-term prison sentences for anyone involved in election fraud, including lawyers, donors, and officials.
• Critics, including Minnesota's Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon, argue that Trump's threats undermine trust in the electoral process.