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Chabria: Why Trump's attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny

Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 28 Californians. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the small number shows "there is no widespread voter fraud."

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Los Angeles Times· Oct 20, 10:00 AMChabria: Why Trump's attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny

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