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Concession stand: Trump’s intransigence

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The Erosion of Trust in American Democracy

This chapter explores the dangerous ramifications of a president's refusal to concede election results, focusing on how it jeopardizes the integrity of the democratic process in the U.S. It addresses the rise of election fraud narratives and their role in deepening societal divides and fostering political instability.

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