The NPR Politics Podcast Trump Won. What Happens to His Election Fraud Movement?
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Nov 13, 2024 Donald Trump's 2024 victory shifts the narrative around election fraud. The smooth transition contrasts starkly with the chaos post-2020 election. Election monitoring dynamics are evolving, reflecting public trust issues exacerbated by misinformation. The ongoing influence of denialism continues to shape American politics, with Trump's legacy impacting perceptions significantly. The discussion highlights how election certification processes can challenge conspiracy theories, revealing differing narratives on both sides of the political spectrum.
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Quiet Election
- Lisa Tolleson, a Wisconsin county clerk, noticed a stark contrast in the 2024 election.
- She received significantly fewer nasty calls and had only one election observer compared to 12-15 in 2020.
Outcome's Impact
- The actual election processes remained similar between 2020 and 2024.
- The key difference lies in the outcome, with Trump's victory altering the narrative around election integrity.
Narrative Spins
- Despite Trump's win, some online narratives still spin the results to validate 2020 election fraud claims.
- These narratives focus on vote total discrepancies, particularly fewer votes for Kamala Harris compared to Biden in 2020.