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Trump cites Indian election that didn't happen to call U.S. electoral process ‘corrupt’

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What happened

The reference to India appeared to be a possible mix-up with Brazil.

Brazil held the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, with 125.27 million valid votes recorded, according to the country's electoral authority.

Key facts

  • Brazil held the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, with 125.27 million valid votes recorded, according to the country's electoral authority.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:38 UTC.

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  1. Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom

  2. Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave

  3. Trump confuses India with Brazil, cites non-existent 'Indian Presidential Election'

  4. Trump cites Indian election that didn't happen to call U.S. electoral process ‘corrupt’

  5. Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

  6. Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David

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