President Trump has accused Democrats of “big cheating” in California’s ongoing vote count, claiming the delay is now under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.

The timing of his remarks follows Republican candidates emerging strong on election night in key races. The state’s open primary for Los Angeles Mayor and the gubernatorial primary have become central to the controversy.

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt, a candidate for Los Angeles mayor, currently leads left-wing city councilwoman Nithya Raman but trails incumbent Karen Bass by a slim margin. Businessman Steve Hilton leads the field in California’s governor’s race.

Reports indicate that Los Angeles still has 322,000 votes outstanding and only about 62 percent of ballots have been counted nearly 36 hours after polls closed. Late ballot drops show Democrats gaining ground in both races, with Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer securing batches that have pressured Hilton’s lead.

Trump described the situation as “big cheating” by Democrats, stating votes are “all tied up” and may not be counted for weeks. He also claimed an investigation has been launched by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.

With no evidence of fraud verified to date, federal scrutiny is intensifying pressure on California to resolve the extended delay.