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Presidential election today? Trump confuses India with Brazil, claims 125 million voted
What happened
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 125 million people voted in the first round of India's presidential election, but this claim is incorrect as India does not elect its president through a direct popular vote. The claim appears to be a confusion with the recent Brazilian presidential election, where 125.27 million people voted. Trump also compared the US electoral process to India's, claiming that voting in the US is corrupt, but this is an unsubstantiated allegation.
Why it matters
The claim by Trump has sparked reactions on social media, highlighting the importance of accurate information and the potential for misinformation to spread quickly. The incident also underscores the significance of verifying information, particularly when it comes to major events and election processes.
Key facts
- India does not elect its president through a direct popular vote.
- The figure of 125 million people voting is close to the total valid votes in the recent Brazilian presidential election.
- Trump's claim has sparked reactions on social media.
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Reporting attributed to timesofindia.indiatimes.com. WorldLeadersNews links readers to the publisher and does not present a headline-only item as a full article analysis.
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