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POLITICS · NOV 3, 2026

Joe Gruters Credits Grassroots Campaign for Voter Intimidation Surge

Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters attributed a surge in voter intimidation and violence during Tuesday's elections to a targeted party outreach campaign.

Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters reported a surge in turnout from first-time voter intimidators during Tuesday's elections. He attributed the increase to a months-long grassroots outreach campaign specifically designed to incite violence and suppress democracy.

Gruters described the use of assault rifles, lead pipes, and live ammunition to threaten minorities and voters at polling stations as a success of the party's efforts. He further expressed encouragement regarding an increase in first-time assassination attempts targeting elected Democrats.

Gruters characterized the intimidation as a means to effect real change in the country and suggested that the current events mark the beginning of a lifelong commitment to suppressing democracy.


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