According to Reuters report on the 26th, over the past six months, U.S. President Trump has repeatedly claimed that his victory in the 2020 elections was stolen. Even as tensions in Iran escalate and mid-term elections approach, various new political risks continue to arise. Yet he continues to keep discussing this topic again and again.
Several courts in the United States, officials from various states, and numerous previous investigations have not found any evidence of widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. However, a review by Reuters of Trumps public activities, media interviews, and online interactions revealed that he mentioned related topics almost daily, with these statements often appearing in clusters.
On a Saturday in April this year, when the US and Iran were in a fragile ceasefire situation, Trump posted seven posts on the Truth Social platform, alleging fraud in the 2020 elections.
In addition, he repeatedly used the same statements during at least six meetings with foreign leaders, two events involving professional sports teams, and various celebrations held at the White House, including Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations.
In January, during his impromptu speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump further stated that the relevant individuals will soon face legal charges for their actions.
Just last week, Trump once again mentioned election fraud during a picnic for members of Congress at the White House. Later, when he boarded Air Force One, he reiterated this claim in an interview with reporters.
When talking about California, a traditional Democratic stronghold, Trump also said, If Jesus were to count the votes himself, I would definitely win in California. The elections are definitely being manipulated.
On March 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring voters to prove their American citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Oriental IC
Regarding this tired and meaningless rhetoric, most of the advisors around Trump and the media didnt take it seriously. Critics called it nonsense from those who cant afford to lose. However, according to two White House officials and two people familiar with the matter, Trumps continued focus on the 2020 election is actually meant to have a deeper purpose: to normalize new voting restrictions, strengthen party loyalty, and mobilize supporters before the mid-term elections in November.
Additionally, several election experts believe that Trumps designation of the 2020 election as illegal serves as a means to question the Republican Partys victory and weaken the Democratic Partys chances in the future.
He isnt looking back at the past, but rather talking about the midterm elections, said Alexandra Chandler, an election expert at the non-partisan advocacy organization Protect Democracy. He is trying to create a cloud of false information through this approach. In that case, if he continues to increase federal intervention, the public wont be surprised.
Although Trump had already started the debate over the reallocation of national constituencies months ago, in April he still accused Virginias congressional constituency reallocation of being manipulated, without any evidence.
White House spokesman argued, The President is committed to ensuring that American citizens have confidence in the electoral process. This includes ensuring that the voter rolls are completely accurate and updated in a timely manner, without any errors or illegal registrations by non-citizens.
According to reports, Trumps remarks have gained significant support among Republican voters. A poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos in April showed that 63% of Republican voters believed Trumps claim that the 2020 election was stolen. This proportion has remained relatively constant over the past few years. Additionally, 82% of Republicans believe that there were numerous fraudulent votes cast by non-citizens during the U.S. elections.
In contrast, only 9% of Democrats and 21% of non-partisan voters believe that Trump lost the election in 2020 due to so-called fraudulent practices. Regarding the issue of non-citizens manipulating votes, only 18% of Democrats and 38% of non-partisan voters expressed concerns.
However, there isnt even a unified stance within the Republican Party. There are no voices of opposition. According to reports, the Republican group RightCount in key states has recently launched a campaign aimed at ensuring the fairness of state-level elections and resisting Trumps efforts to turn election issues into national issues.
All the accusations made by Trump have been refuted. But he simply doesnt want to listen, said Jan Brewer, former governor of Arizona. Brewer is also a supporter of Trump.
After the Capitol Hill riots in 2021, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was deeply resentful of Trump due to his vote in favor of impeachment. Last week, failing to gain Trumps support, Cassidy lost in his partys primary elections. He became the first current federal senator since 2012 who failed to receive a nomination for re-election within his party.
In his defeat speech, Cassidy publicly criticized Trump for promoting electoral fraud. He said, The election results dont always meet peoples expectations. But you shouldnt get upset or complain, and certainly not claim that the victory was stolen without any reason.
According to Reuters, Cassidys defeat is another victory for Trumps political purges. Previously, at least five Republican state legislators from Indiana who opposed the congressional district reallocation plan were eliminated in early elections earlier this month.
And as Cassidy lost her chance to be re-elected, the seven Republican senators who voted in favor of impeaching Trump are now left with only three remaining in Congress.
