In a recent statement, the Bucks County Republican Committee addressed a video circulating online that allegedly showed an individual in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, destroying ballots marked for President Donald Trump. The video, which has sparked considerable controversy and concern among voters, was swiftly labeled as fabricated by the Committee.
According to the Bucks County Board of Elections, several discrepancies in the video indicate it is not genuine. Key points highlighted include:
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Incorrect Envelope Color: The envelopes shown in the video are not the same shade of green used by Bucks County for mail-in ballots.
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Paper Quality: The quality of the paper used in the video does not match that officially used by the Bucks County Board of Elections.
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Lack of Return Address: Authentic ballots include a return address, which was missing from the envelopes in the video.
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Personnel Description: No employee fitting the description of the individual in the video is currently employed by the Bucks County Board of Elections.
Moreover, it was clarified that no mail-in or absentee ballots have been processed or counted prior to the official election day, November 5th, further debunking the video’s implications.
The Committee condemned the video as a piece of disinformation, suggesting it was designed to intimidate voters and undermine confidence in the mail-in voting system. This incident is part of a broader trend of malicious tactics seen during the election cycle, including the defacement of campaign signs and threatening letters sent to Trump supporters.
Despite these challenges, the Bucks County Republican Committee expressed confidence in the integrity of their electoral process. They noted that both the County Party Chair and staff members have themselves voted by mail, underscoring their trust in the system’s safety and efficiency.
“The workers at the Board of Elections are dedicated to assisting voters, processing applications, and ensuring that every vote counts,” the statement read. The Committee urged voters not to be swayed by these tactics, encouraging them to continue participating in the electoral process.
The Bucks County Republican Committee concluded their statement with a call to action, encouraging supporters to remain vigilant and proactive in casting their votes, emphasizing, “Please do not let their scare tactics work… please continue to cast your ballots, and let’s win!”
This episode underscores the ongoing challenges of disinformation in electoral politics and the importance of verifying information sources before drawing conclusions that could impact democratic processes.
We have seen the video circulating on the internet showing someone, allegedly in Bucks County, ripping up ballots with votes for President Donald Trump. We immediately worked with our attorneys, as well as attorneys with the Trump campaign to investigate this. The Bucks County…
— Bucks GOP (@BucksGOP) October 24, 2024