Today, Explained How Trump could steal the election
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Oct 29, 2024 Kyle Cheney, a Senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, dives into Donald Trump’s tactics for potentially overturning a loss in the upcoming election. He discusses troubling comments from Trump hinting at undermining electoral integrity and the narrative of voter fraud. Cheney unpacks the role of the Electoral Count Reform Act in safeguarding democracy and highlights the political maneuvers that could disrupt the electoral process. He emphasizes new reforms aimed at enhancing voting integrity and addressing the challenges posed by heightened political tensions.
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Trump's "Little Secret"
- At a rally, Trump made a comment about a "little secret" with House Speaker Mike Johnson related to winning the House.
- This comment has made people nervous because Trump has a plan if he loses the election.
Trump's Election Narrative
- Trump's claims of potential election fraud are setting the stage for him to challenge the results if he loses.
- He's conditioning his supporters to distrust the outcome.
No Similar Concerns About Harris
- Politico didn't write a similar piece about Kamala Harris challenging election results.
- This is because those interviewed believe if Trump wins, he wins, though protests and legal challenges might occur.