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Drop Box Camera Catches Ballot Stuffing In Michigan Town

Updated: 9/18/2025

Abu MusaBallot TamperingDonald TrumpDrop BoxElection FraudElection IntegrityHamtramckMail-in BallotsMichiganResidency

What it is

In the days leading up to the August 5 primary election in Hamtramck, Michigan, surveillance footage reportedly captured individuals allegedly stuffing the municipal ballot drop box with suspicious ballots.

Why it matters

  • In the days leading up to the August 5 primary election in Hamtramck, Michigan, surveillance footage reportedly captured individuals allegedly stuffing the municipal ballot drop box with suspicious ballots
  • The driver exits the vehicle and attempts to cram stacks of ballots into the box, struggling due to its fullness
  • President Donald Trump announced plans to lead a movement aimed at eliminating mail-in ballots, which can be submitted via drop boxes
  • He also advocated for a return to paper ballots instead of voting machines
  • Musa received 1,129 votes, winning the primary with 13 percent of the total
  • Investigative reports from Project Veritas indicated that officials in Hamtramck may be involved in ballot harvesting and coercing individuals for their ballots

Key facts

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  • Additional details to be confirmed

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