Utah GOP push to repeal anti-gerrymander law falters amid fraud allegations tied to firm backed by Trump Jr. [View all]

A Trump-backed, GOP effort to repeal a Utah law that could give Democrats one extra U.S. House seat appears to be unraveling after county officials flagged thousands of potentially invalid and fraudulent petition signatures.

The GOP’s repeal campaign relied on Patriot Grassroots, a Wyoming-based petition firm paid more than $4.3 million to manage signature gathering in Utah. The firm’s contract was terminated as allegations of fraud and misleading practices mounted.

Patriot Grassroots’ work has been promoted by right-wing figures including Donald Trump Jr. and anti-voting activist Scott Presler, though no direct business relationships have been disclosed.

“RINO judges & liberal groups are trying to STEAL two GOP house seats in Utah. You can stop it!” Trump Jr. posted on social media last year, prompting followers to become signature gatherers for Patriot Grassroots.




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