Trump Campaign Accuses UK Labour Party of Election Interference

[Social Media]

 

The Trump campaign has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), accusing the Harris-Walz campaign and the UK Labour Party of engaging in "illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference" in the upcoming U.S. elections. The Trump camp claims that Labour Party activists are influencing the election and boosting what it describes as the Harris campaign’s "radical message."

 

 

In a statement released on the Trump-Vance campaign website, the complaint alleges that the Harris campaign is "seeking foreign influence to boost its radical message" by coordinating with Labour Party members. The statement also accuses the Labour Party of inspiring what it calls Harris's "dangerously liberal policies and rhetoric." This complaint follows a post on LinkedIn, reportedly from a senior Labour Party official, which suggested that nearly 100 Labour Party staff members, both current and former, were heading to battleground states such as North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to campaign on behalf of the Democrats.

 

The official post, which has since been deleted, mentioned that 10 spots were still available for Labour activists willing to volunteer in North Carolina, with housing arrangements sorted by Democratic volunteers.

 

Labour Party officials have stated that these activists are campaigning in a personal capacity and that their trips are self-funded. According to BBC reports, the Labour activists involved have taken leave from their official roles, and the trips are neither organized nor funded by the Labour Party. Instead, accommodation and logistics are being arranged by volunteers working with the Democratic campaign. While Labour officials have yet to issue an official comment on the matter, they emphasize that the individuals involved are acting independently of the party’s formal structures.

 

In the Trump campaign’s view, this level of involvement by foreign nationals in U.S. elections amounts to interference. "The Harris campaign’s acceptance and use of this illegal foreign assistance is just another feeble attempt in a long line of anti-American election interference," the campaign's statement claims. The accusation adds to the heated rhetoric between the two sides as Election Day draws nearer.

 

Under U.S. election laws, foreign nationals are prohibited from making direct contributions to federal, state, or local campaigns. However, according to the Federal Election Commission, a foreign national can participate in campaign activities as long as they are unpaid. The FEC guidelines clarify, "Although foreign nationals may not make contributions or expenditures in connection with any federal, state, or local election, an individual who is a foreign national may participate in campaign activities as an uncompensated volunteer."

 

The Harris-Walz campaign has yet to respond to the allegations. Both the Trump campaign and the Labour Party have indicated that more information will likely emerge in the coming days, making this a developing story that could impact the final stretch of the election season. Whether these accusations will lead to any official investigations or sanctions remains to be seen, but the complaint has already added fuel to the contentious and polarized political climate ahead of the election.

 

Based on a report from the BBC 2024-10-23

 

 

 

[mdr224]

If americans need any reason to vote for trump, they need look no further than whats happened to the UK. The UK is what it looks like when a country gets too liberal

[shdmn]

24 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

If americans need any reason to vote for trump, they need look no further than whats happened to the UK. The UK is what it looks like when a country gets too liberal

I am sure all those Americans who can't afford insulin, constantly worry about going bankrupt if they get sick, and watch as billionaires buy politicians, fear the UK healthcare and parliamentary system far more.

 

 

UK vs US healthcare system performance.

UK system is 4th in the world
US is 11th

 

https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2023/05/26/a-comparative-analysis-of-the-us-and-uk-health-care-systems/

 

https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20240529-uk-and-us-different-systems-united-by-common-political-language.cfm

Edited October 22 by shdmn

[Chomper Higgot]

The old man is forgetting stuff:

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clwygnn3gdlo.amp

[Gandtee]

Angela Rayner, the deputy Prime minister, said in Parliament yesterday ' MPs can do whatever they like in their own time and with their own money."  But why is she more or less condoning political interference in another country's internal elections? It's certainly a good way to sour our relationship with the USA. As a Brit, I think the British government would certainly object if the boot was on the other foot. 

[mikeymike100]

8 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Angela Rayner, the deputy Prime minister, said in Parliament yesterday ' MPs can do whatever they like in their own time and with their own money."  But why is she more or less condoning political interference in another country's internal elections? It's certainly a good way to sour our relationship with the USA. As a Brit, I think the British government would certainly object if the boot was on the other foot. 

Absolutely, the present  UK Government has enough of its problems that to go sticking its nose into another countries!

[JonnyF]

20 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Angela Rayner, the deputy Prime minister, said in Parliament yesterday ' MPs can do whatever they like in their own time and with their own money."  But why is she more or less condoning political interference in another country's internal elections? It's certainly a good way to sour our relationship with the USA. As a Brit, I think the British government would certainly object if the boot was on the other foot. 

 

In fairness, Obama interfered in Brexit and in the process probably got the Leave vote over the line. Thanks Barack. 😄

 

Labour are panicking. They've shown so much hate/vitriol to Trump in the past that there will be no relationship with the US if Trump wins. That's why they are interfering in the US election to try to get The Dems to win. They will probably have the opposite of the desired effect, just like Obama did. Any American that is aware of the mess Labour is creating in the UK would want to avoid any party they support. 

[candide]

5 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Angela Rayner, the deputy Prime minister, said in Parliament yesterday ' MPs can do whatever they like in their own time and with their own money."  But why is she more or less condoning political interference in another country's internal elections? It's certainly a good way to sour our relationship with the USA. As a Brit, I think the British government would certainly object if the boot was on the other foot. 

Enough interference by UK politicians in U.S. elections! 🤣

 

https://news.sky.com/story/liz-truss-hits-out-at-weak-joe-biden-as-she-attends-republican-convention-in-support-of-donald-trump-13178442

 

https://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-appears-on-stage-with-donald-trump-10550595

Edited October 24 by candide

[Red Forever]

On 10/23/2024 at 5:26 AM, Social Media said:

 

The Trump campaign has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), accusing the Harris-Walz campaign and the UK Labour Party of engaging in "illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference" in the upcoming U.S. elections. The Trump camp claims that Labour Party activists are influencing the election and boosting what it describes as the Harris campaign’s "radical message."

 

 

In a statement released on the Trump-Vance campaign website, the complaint alleges that the Harris campaign is "seeking foreign influence to boost its radical message" by coordinating with Labour Party members. The statement also accuses the Labour Party of inspiring what it calls Harris's "dangerously liberal policies and rhetoric." This complaint follows a post on LinkedIn, reportedly from a senior Labour Party official, which suggested that nearly 100 Labour Party staff members, both current and former, were heading to battleground states such as North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to campaign on behalf of the Democrats.

 

The official post, which has since been deleted, mentioned that 10 spots were still available for Labour activists willing to volunteer in North Carolina, with housing arrangements sorted by Democratic volunteers.

 

 

Labour Party officials have stated that these activists are campaigning in a personal capacity and that their trips are self-funded. According to BBC reports, the Labour activists involved have taken leave from their official roles, and the trips are neither organized nor funded by the Labour Party. Instead, accommodation and logistics are being arranged by volunteers working with the Democratic campaign. While Labour officials have yet to issue an official comment on the matter, they emphasize that the individuals involved are acting independently of the party’s formal structures.

 

In the Trump campaign’s view, this level of involvement by foreign nationals in U.S. elections amounts to interference. "The Harris campaign’s acceptance and use of this illegal foreign assistance is just another feeble attempt in a long line of anti-American election interference," the campaign's statement claims. The accusation adds to the heated rhetoric between the two sides as Election Day draws nearer.

 

Under U.S. election laws, foreign nationals are prohibited from making direct contributions to federal, state, or local campaigns. However, according to the Federal Election Commission, a foreign national can participate in campaign activities as long as they are unpaid. The FEC guidelines clarify, "Although foreign nationals may not make contributions or expenditures in connection with any federal, state, or local election, an individual who is a foreign national may participate in campaign activities as an uncompensated volunteer."

 

The Harris-Walz campaign has yet to respond to the allegations. Both the Trump campaign and the Labour Party have indicated that more information will likely emerge in the coming days, making this a developing story that could impact the final stretch of the election season. Whether these accusations will lead to any official investigations or sanctions remains to be seen, but the complaint has already added fuel to the contentious and polarized political climate ahead of the election.

 

Based on a report from the BBC 2024-10-23

 

 

 

Hmm ... I don't recall Trump being so morally outraged when the leader of a British political party went to U.S. to lend support for the orange moron in 2016 and 2020.