Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas, has offered up $1
million to “whistleblowers and tipsters”
to come forward with evidence of voter fraud in the US presidential election.
Patrick, a Republican politician, said he is supporting the
efforts of incumbent President Donald Trump to identify voter fraud or
irregularities in the presidential election, in which Joe Biden, candidate of
the Democratic Party, has been projected winner.
International media organisations such as BBC, CNN, AP and
NBC projected Biden winner of the presidential election after he secured more
than the required 270 electoral votes.
But Trump has refused to concede the election, alleging that it was characterised by “massive fraud” while asking for a recount.
The stance of the Trump’s administration about the election
was reinforced by Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, who recently said Trump
would have a smooth transition to second term.
As the race to seek for evidence of voter fraud in Trump’s
camp intensified, Patrick announced the financial reward to encourage
“whistleblowers and tipsters” to bring
out evidences of voter fraud and irregularities, in the election, noting that
the commitment was made from funds set aside for his campaign.
“I support President Trump’s efforts to identify voter fraud
in the presidential election and his commitment to making sure that every legal
vote is counted and every illegal vote is disqualified,” UK Telegraph quoted
him to have said.
“Whistleblowers and
tipsters should turn over their evidence to local law enforcement.
“If such information leads to an arrest and final
conviction, those who provided the initial information will be paid a minimum
of $25,000.”
In a tweet, Trump commended Patrick, saying: “Thanks Dan.
Big win for us in Texas!”
Thanks Dan. Big win for us in Texas! https://t.co/MqNSOf6AWP
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2020
Meanwhile, the president-elect has reacted to the refusal of Trump to concede the election, describing it as an “embarrassment”.
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