Trump on Alaska election lawsuit: 'I'm the one who said do it'

President Trump has instructed the Department of Justice to pursue legal action aimed at challenging the certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses in November. The DOJ filed a lawsuit on Thursday, arguing that the presence of another candidate with a name similar to Sullivan’s could lead to confusion and potentially invalidate a Democratic victory. The case hinges on concerns over voter disinformation and ballot integrity, raising fresh questions about election disputes ahead of the midterms. Legal experts are closely watching whether the move sets a precedent for broader challenges to state election outcomes.

President Trump said Friday he directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in November. DOJ filed the suit Thursday, claiming the existence of a candidate with a similar name to Sullivan's would make a win by Democrat...