Trump Falsely Claims Victory in All 50 States of 2020 Election

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
05/11/2023 18h22

During a campaign event held in Florida on Saturday, former President Donald Trump made a bold and false statement, asserting that he had won all 50 states in the 2020 election. This claim comes despite the fact that President Joe Biden secured victories in key battleground states, including Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Speaking at the Freedom Summit outside Orlando, Florida, Trump boasted, "We won, the last time, 50 states, think of it, 50 states. We won every state. We then did great in the election. We got 12 million more votes or so... 12 million more votes than we got the first time." However, Trump's assertion directly contradicts the verified election results.

ABC News pointed out that Trump currently faces 91 criminal charges across four indictments, two of which are related to election interference. Despite these serious legal challenges, Trump has been steadfast in refusing to concede the election and acknowledge Biden's victory.

"The whole thing is a lie... the whole election is a lie," Trump continued to insist during his speech on Saturday. This insistence on perpetuating baseless claims of election fraud has fueled doubt and division among his supporters.

Earlier in the evening, former state governors Asa Hutchinson and Chris Christie attempted to offer alternative viewpoints. Hutchinson highlighted the significant likelihood that Trump could be found guilty by a jury on a felony offense next year, while Christie sought to present a more moderate perspective.

It is important to note that Trump's claims of winning all 50 states in the 2020 election are unfounded and contrary to official election results. President Joe Biden secured the necessary electoral college votes to win the presidency and has been serving as the 46th President of the United States since January 20, 2021.

As the 2024 presidential election looms on the horizon, the false rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election continues to play a role in shaping the political landscape. Only time will tell what impact these persistent claims will have on future elections and the nation as a whole.

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