Voting Company Smartmatic Says It’s a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
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Voting company Smartmatic claims President Trump is targeting it with vindictive prosecution.
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Voting technology company Smartmatic has filed a new court document alleging it is the target of "vindictive prosecution" by President Donald Trump. The filing indicates the company's legal battles over election integrity claims are expected to intensify throughout 2026. Smartmatic's assertion highlights the ongoing and expanding legal conflicts surrounding the 2020 and 2024 election cycles. This development underscores the persistent challenges faced by election technology providers in the current political climate. The case's progression will likely set precedents for future legal disputes involving election-related allegations.
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Smartmatic filed a court document alleging it is a target of 'vindictive prosecution' by President Trump.
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