The Amplifying Deception: Unveiling the Truths Behind Trump’s False Claims on the 2020 Election

Trump’s Lies and Misinformation About the 2020 Election

In an effort to undermine public confidence in the American electoral process and pave the way for a potential return to the White House in 2024, former President Donald Trump has been spreading distortions, misinformation, and unfounded conspiracy theories about his defeat in the 2020 election. These claims have gained traction among his supporters, with 57% of Republicans believing that President Joe Biden was not legitimately elected.

However, a review of the facts surrounding Trump’s loss in the last presidential election reveals that Biden’s victory was not only legitimate but also confirmed through various reviews and recounts. Biden won the Electoral College with 306 votes to Trump’s 232 and the popular vote by over 7 million ballots.

In key battleground states, where the race was ultimately decided, recounts and thorough reviews of the results were conducted, all of which confirmed Biden’s victory. For example, in Arizona, a six-month review of the ballots in Maricopa County, commissioned by Republican state legislators, not only affirmed Biden’s victory but also determined that he should have won by an even larger margin. Similar reviews and recounts were conducted in Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, all of which upheld Biden’s win.

An investigation by the Associated Press in 2021 found minimal instances of voter fraud across the six battleground states, with fewer than 475 confirmed cases. These cases were largely committed by individuals acting alone, rather than part of a coordinated effort to rig the election. The investigation also debunked Trump’s claims that states tabulated more votes than there are registered voters.

Furthermore, Trump’s own administration, including the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and then-Attorney General William Barr, repeatedly stated that there was no evidence of widespread fraud that could have affected the outcome of the election. Barr’s Justice Department investigation did not uncover any substantial allegations of voting irregularities that would have changed the result.

Despite these facts, the Trump campaign and its supporters filed numerous legal challenges to the election results, all of which were rejected by dozens of courts, including those with judges appointed by Trump himself. The U.S. Supreme Court also rejected several attempts to overturn the election results.

Many of Trump’s claims about stolen elections and voting machines were unfounded. There is no evidence to support allegations that voting machines were built in Venezuela, designed to delete or flip votes, or that a computer server in Germany held secrets to U.S. voting irregularities. Fox News, which aired these claims, settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.

In conclusion, the facts surrounding the 2020 election and Trump’s loss are clear: Biden’s victory was legitimate and confirmed through reviews, recounts, and legal challenges. Trump’s claims of widespread fraud and conspiracy theories about voting machines have been debunked. As the former president continues to spread misinformation, it is crucial to rely on the facts and maintain confidence in the American electoral process.

Original Story at www.tri-cityherald.com – 2023-08-27 20:06:46