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Trump slams Murkowski on Truth Social as Alaska race heats up
Trump’s posts accuse Murkowski of aiding Democrats and label ranked‑choice voting a scam while urging a vote to repeal the system.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Oct. 25 to intensify criticism of Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, describing her as "the worst senator" in the chamber. In the post, Trump called Alaska’s ranked‑choice voting system a "TOTAL DEMOCRAT SCAM meant to confuse the Voter" and alleged that Murkowski opposed the Justice Department’s lawsuit because she wanted Democrats to win.
Trump further claimed Murkowski benefited from the voting method in a prior election, writing, "Everyone thought she came in second or third, but then she ‘won.’ Miracles happen!" He also suggested, without evidence, that Democrats were trying to steal Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s seat by diverting votes to a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher and former Forest Service employee running as a Republican.
The posts come as the president backs incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in his re‑election bid against Democrat Mary Peltola. Trump urged Alaskans to vote "YES" on Ballot Measure 2, which would repeal ranked‑choice voting, and claimed his administration had delivered billions of dollars in benefits to the state.
The dispute has a national dimension after the Trump administration filed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election results under certain circumstances. The legal challenge raises questions about federal intervention in state‑run elections, with control of the Senate potentially at stake.
Newsweek contacted Murkowski’s office and the White House for comment; no response was reported.
Key facts
- President Trump called Senator Murkowski "the worst senator" on Truth Social. (newsweek.com)
- Trump labeled Alaska's ranked‑choice voting a "TOTAL DEMOCRAT SCAM" and urged a vote to repeal it. (newsweek.com)
- Trump backed Senator Dan Sullivan and claimed his administration delivered billions in benefits to Alaska. (newsweek.com)
- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Alaska Senate race unless Sullivan wins. (newsweek.com)
Sources
- [1] newsweek.com — originally reported as “Trump Attacks Murkowski As Alaska Senate Fight Escalates: ‘Worst Senator’”
