Trump supporters believe 2020 election unfair, despite evidence

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Like the man himself, many of Donald Trump’s loyal supporters are convinced that the 2020 election was unfairly taken from him through underhanded tactics employed by Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans. This belief mirrors Trump’s own assertions of electoral foul play and resonates deeply within his base.

The narrative of a disputed election has become a rallying cry for Trump’s followers, who view the outcome as the result of orchestrated efforts to undermine their candidate. This sentiment has persisted despite numerous court cases and recounts failing to substantiate claims of widespread fraud.

Trump’s lawyer Mike Davis delivers dark warning to potential election cheaters:

“They were able to pull their shenanigans in 2020 because we let them. We’re not letting them get away with it.. We have a phenomenal legal team. We have an army of lawyers and election workers.” pic.twitter.com/7gWhcnceSa

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 5, 2024

Trump’s supporters often point to various irregularities and last-minute changes to voting procedures as evidence of a coordinated effort to manipulate the results. They argue that these alterations, particularly the expansion of mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, created opportunities for misconduct.

The former president’s base frequently echoes his allegations of voter suppression, ballot tampering, and biased media coverage. They contend that these factors combined to create an unfair playing field, ultimately leading to what they perceive as an illegitimate victory for Joe Biden.

I think President Trump will win Georgia and North Carolina and once he gets one of the blue wall states — which he will — then he’ll win. pic.twitter.com/F3oRAHpWcG

— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) November 5, 2024

This unwavering belief in election fraud has had significant consequences for American politics, fueling distrust in the electoral process and deepening partisan divides. It has also led to calls for stricter voting laws and increased scrutiny of election procedures in many states.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence to support these claims, the conviction that the 2020 election was “stolen” remains a powerful force within Trump’s support base. It continues to shape political discourse and influence Republican strategies as the party looks towards future elections.