Trump falsely claims noncitizen voter fraud is widespread. Here are 5 facts.

Former President Donald Trump and his supporters, like Elon Musk, are spreading false claims that undocumented immigrants are voting in the U.S. election. However, studies have shown that voter fraud by noncitizens is extremely rare, and there are severe penalties for those who attempt to vote illegally. The voter registration process requires individuals to attest to their U.S. citizenship under penalty of perjury, and states cross-check voter information with databases to prevent noncitizens from being included on voter rolls. It takes years for immigrants to become naturalized citizens, debunking claims that migrants can quickly gain voting eligibility.