Donald Trump and his congressional allies are intensifying their criticism of California's election system, claiming that the slow counting of votes is a deliberate attempt to manipulate primary outcomes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that California's election process is inferior to that of a 'Third World Country', emphasizing that other nations count votes more swiftly. Following the recent primaries, where results for key positions remain undecided, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt called for a congressional investigation into the state's election practices. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer echoed these sentiments, highlighting the stark contrast in vote counting efficiency between California and his home state of Kentucky. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have rejected these allegations, labeling them as conspiracy theories. As of Friday, the results show Republican Steve Hilton leading the governor's primary with 27.2%, while incumbent Karen Bass holds a lead in the Los Angeles mayoral race.