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On 5 October 2026, Donald Trump posted on a social‑media platform that 125 million people had voted in India’s presidential election, an assertion that mixed up India with Brazil, the country where the 2026 election was held at the time.[1][2][3]
The post first circulated on the day of the Indian presidential vote, a day when India conducted an indirect election for its chief executive through a special electoral college consisting of members of the parliament and state legislatures.[1][2]
In the same online message, Trump criticized the time taken to count votes in several U.S. cities and states, calling the process corrupt before pivoting to his mistaken statement about India.[3]
Audience Reaction
The statement drew swift correction from official diplomatic channels and election authorities, noting that India’s presidential vote does not attract a cast of 125 million voters and that the number of electors is far lower.[1][2][3]
Context of the Gaffe
Trump’s remark followed a series of public statements critical of U.S. voting procedures, suggesting a pattern of framing domestic electoral disputes for international comparisons.[3]
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