Kentucky Officials Address Viral Video Alleging Voting Machine Malfunction for Trump Votes Amid Early Voting on November 1

Nov 1, 2024, 10:01 PM

In Kentucky, election officials have responded to widespread concerns following a viral video that purportedly shows a ballot-marking machine malfunctioning, allegedly causing votes for Donald Trump to be recorded for Kamala Harris. The Laurel County clerk's office took the precautionary step of pulling the machine from public use on the first day of early voting, which began on November 1, 2024. Officials emphasized that the video, which has garnered tens of millions of views on social media, does not constitute evidence of election interference or widespread voter fraud. They have pushed back against these unfounded allegations, asserting that the claims are misleading and not based on factual evidence.