Mayor Kenney says Philly is preparing for voter intimidation after Trump's debate comments
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday that the city is preparing for the possibility that supporters of President Donald Trump will try to intimidate voters on Election Day, after Trump falsely singled out in Tuesday night’s debate it as rife with voter fraud, and reiterated a call to supporters to monitor polling places in the overwhelmingly Democratic city.
“Based on his comments, we’re going to be making an inter-agency plan for that day,” Kenney told The Inquirer on Wednesday.
Kenney said the city welcomes official poll watchers, who must be certified by the state and sponsored by a campaign or political party. But he added that if Trump’s comments lead to uncertified monitors intervening at polling places, police may need to stop them.
“People are simply not allowed to stand around there and intimidate people,” Kenney said.
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