President Trump called for the prosecution of Mary Peltola, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alaska, following a New York Times report on her campaign.
The report stated that Peltola’s campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates into the race.
Trump lashed out at the former representative in public remarks but offered no explanation of what crime was committed.
The allegation centers on the recruitment of additional candidates, a tactic that can affect the outcome of elections.
Peltola is seeking a return to national office after serving in the U.S. House.
The president’s demand for prosecution came without supporting legal detail or evidence.
The race has drawn national attention as Democrats work to compete in a reliably Republican state.
