Georgia Elections Face Fraud Claims and Protests

In Georgia, the political landscape is currently tumultuous following recent elections that have been marred by accusations of fraud and manipulation. The ruling Georgian Dream party, which secured 54% of the vote, faces allegations of voter intimidation and irregularities, with opposition leaders refusing to accept the results and demanding new elections under international oversight. This has led to mass protests in Tbilisi, with President Salome Zourabichvili, who supports pro-European integration, claiming the elections were rigged to realign Georgia with Russia. The international community, including the EU and the US, has expressed concerns over the electoral process, although they have not outright declared the results illegitimate. Meanwhile, in the US state of Georgia, election officials are preparing for potential legal challenges as early voting reaches record levels in a closely contested election between Trump and Harris, amidst broader concerns about election integrity and security.