Trump’s claim of ‘heavy law enforcement’ in Detroit on Election Day is untrue, police say

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Michigan voters are casting their ballots, and experts are expecting a record turnout for the state.

(FOX 2) – Claims made by former President Donald Trump that “heavy law enforcement” is in Detroit are false, local police told FOX 2.

Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes said there were no reported incidents in the city on Election Day that would require additional reinforcements from the department.

Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote “Philadelphia and Detroit! Heavy Law Enforcement is there!!!” The statement is false. He also wrote that there was “talk of massive fraud in Philadelphia,” statements that were also found to be untrue.

While Detroit’s county clerk contacted police about security at Huntington Place, where absentee ballots are counted, attendance was planned in advance.

Despite Trump claiming the fraud occurred in cities like Detroit no evidence to suggest that is the case.

In the run-up to the 2024 election, officials warned voters to be vigilant about misinformation during and after polls close in Michigan.