### Jim Jordan Downplays Concerns of Voter Fraud in 2024 Election

On Sunday, Representative Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio and a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, dismissed concerns about voter fraud in the 2024 election during an interview with CNN's Dana Bash. Jordan, who also chairs the House Judiciary Committee, appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" following a successful election for Republicans, who secured the White House and the U.S. Senate, with the U.S. House of Representatives' final results still pending.

Dana Bash confronted Jordan with the issue of voter fraud allegations, highlighting President-elect Donald Trump's unfounded accusations on Election Night, just before his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump had previously suggested cheating in Pennsylvania without any evidence, writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, on November 5: "A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law Enforcement coming!!!"

Bash pointed out that Republicans, including Jordan, had not claimed any significant irregularities or widespread voter fraud in the current election cycle. She noted a pattern where Republicans allege voter fraud only when they lose elections. In response, Jordan defended Trump’s win, calling it "the greatest political comeback" and downplaying Bash's concerns.

The interview grew tense as Bash questioned Jordan about the shift in narrative compared to the 2020 election, where Trump and many Republicans insisted, without evidence, that the election was stolen. That year, thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, aiming to halt the certification of President Joe Biden's victory, resulting in violence and casualties.

Although Jordan attempted to shift the focus to the lower Democrat turnout in the 2024 election, Bash pressed him on whether he considered the 2024 election fair. Jordan affirmed that he believed it was free and fair but indicated concerns about mail-in voting processes, citing alleged lack of verification.

Bash underscored that the 2020 election underwent extensive legal scrutiny, with nearly all challenges failing to reveal any fraud. Despite Jordan's claims that Democrats were rejected due to "name calling," Bash countered by emphasizing that notable derogatory remarks also came from the Republican side, particularly from former President Trump.

Newsweek reached out to Jordan's office for further comments on Sunday. The conversation highlighted ongoing partisan divides over election integrity and the varying narratives that emerge depending on election outcomes.