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Trump Says Acceptance of Election Loss Will Depend on How "Honest" Results Are - Then Lies About Election Fraud

Trump suggests his loyalists could be justified in committing violence if he loses. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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Arizona grand jury indicts Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani over 2020 fake elector scheme

An Arizona grand jury indicted 11 Republicans for falsely declaring Trump won in 2020. [ more ]

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Lara Trump's RNC robocall falsely claims massive fraud' in 2020 election

The Republican National Committee spreads false claims of election fraud despite factual evidence of the 2020 election outcome. [ more ]

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Trump Sick of Kari Lake's Mar-a-Lago Trips: Washington Post

Former President Donald Trump is concerned about Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake's focus and potential effect on his own political prospects. [ more ]

Truthout

As Trump Pushes "Canceling" the 2024 Election, What's the Best Way to Combat His Falsehoods?

Trump falsely claims election fraud for 2024 presidential election. [ more ]

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Opinion | If There's One Thing Trump Is Right About, It's Republicans

The Republican Party remains loyal to Trump, rejecting opportunities to nominate other candidates like Nikki Haley.

The Republican Party has become more radical and cultlike under Trump's control, overlooking his controversies and standing by him despite legal issues. [ more ]

Above the Law

3 months ago

Vote Fraud Hype Group 'True The Vote' Admits In Court Filings It Has ZERO Proof

The odds of prosecuting Donald Trump in Georgia for election crimes are declining.

Former President Trump's allies have admitted to having zero evidence to back up claims of election fraud. [ more ]

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How Hillsdale Got Mixed Up in the 2020 Election Plot

Rudolph Giuliani instructed a group of Michigan legislators and lawyers to report any signs of election fraud they discovered.

President Donald Trump and his allies spread the lie of a rigged election on various media platforms. [ more ]

Above the Law

Rudy Shambles In To Court As Trump Runs For The Hills

Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation trial related to false claims about election fraud.

Donald Trump initially planned to testify in his own defense but changed his mind. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148.1m in damages for lies about election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a jury to pay $148.1m to two election workers in Atlanta for spreading lies about them

The verdict is significant in seeking accountability for those who tried to overturn the 2020 election [ more ]

New York Post

Rudy Giuliani's net worth upended if $148M election defamation case stands

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani may face financial ruin if he fails to appeal a defamation suit in which he was ordered to pay $148 million to two election workers.

Giuliani's attorney argued that the damages sought by the plaintiffs would be the "civil equivalent of the death penalty." [ more ]

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Election worker: Giuliani's lies made her fear for her life

Georgia election worker testifies about the impact of false fraud accusations on her life and mental health.

Giuliani faces both a defamation trial and criminal charges in Georgia. [ more ]

Intelligencer

So What Is Rudy Giuliani Up to These Days?

Rudy Giuliani is facing multiple defamation lawsuits for his claims of election fraud.

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Giuliani. [ more ]

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Newt Gingrich testified before January 6 grand jury

Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter.Gingrich allegedly communicated with senior advisers to former President Donald Trump about television advertisements that relied on false claims of election fraud, according to documents obtained by the House select committee that investigated January 6.

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11 months ago

Tech industry

YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections

YouTube announced on June 2 that it will no longer take down video that make false claims about the legitimacy of U.S. elections.Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images YouTube will no longer remove videos falsely claiming the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy put in place in the contentious weeks following the 2020 vote.

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Jim Marchant, a Nevada Election Denier, Announces Senate Run

Jim Marchant, a vocal election denier and Trump ally who lost his bid for Nevada's secretary of state in last year's midterm elections, declared his candidacy on Tuesday for the Senate in a swing state contest that could decide control of the chamber in 2024.Mr. Marchant, a Republican, is seeking to challenge Senator Jacky Rosen, a moderate Democrat who is in her first term.

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2 days ago

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman pleads not guilty to Arizona election crimes

John Eastman pleaded not guilty in charges related to allegedly overturning the 2020 election results in Arizona. [ more ]

Truthout

5 days ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reconsiders 2022 Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

The Wisconsin Supreme Court may overturn the ban on absentee ballot drop boxes, signaling a possible shift in decision-making. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Former DOJ official who alleged election fraud violated at least one ethics rule, ethics committee says

Clark violated ethics rule with false claims of election fraud during 2020 presidential election.

Preliminary finding by ethics committee could result in suspension or revocation of Clark's law license. [ more ]

Above the Law

Judge Orders Pillow Pumper To Pay Up In Election Fraud Contest

Lindell's contest loss and arbitration outcome highlight lack of credible election fraud evidence.

Arbitrators unanimously rejected Lindell's digital evidence, ordering him to pay $5 million. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Trump Fan at Rally Says Trump Won Will Still Already Be President' If He Wins In November

Supporters believe Trump won the last election and is still president, showcasing continued false claims of election fraud. [ more ]

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Marjorie Taylor Greene wishes January 6 'objection' had been 'successful'

Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed a wish for the January 6 objection to have been successful to prevent Joe Biden from becoming president.

Greene has a history of attacking LGBTQ+ rights, pushing conspiracy theories, and supporting false claims of election fraud. [ more ]

Truthout

Texas Senate Advances Bill to Allow Secretary of State to Overturn Election Results in Largest Democratic County

The bill only requires the Secretary of State to believe - not prove - election discrepancies occurred.People wait in line to vote at a polling place on the first day of early voting on October 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas.Loren Elliott / Getty Images Republican lawmakers in the Texas state Senate have advanced a bill that would allow the state Secretary of State to overturn election results specifically in Harris County, a Democratic Party stronghold and the most populous county in the state.

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Los Angeles

With votes finally tallied, Shasta County's hard-right coalition learns its fate

Supervisor Kevin Crye narrowly survived a recall by just 50 votes, following criticisms of voting machines and alignment with Mike Lindell.

Shasta County has become a symbol of ultraconservative governance, fueled by election denialism and defiance of state laws. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A Central Valley politician was charged with voter fraud. Right-wing conspiracies took over

California's universal vote-by-mail process faces fraud risks.

Instances of election fraud in local California elections contribute to growing concerns. [ more ]

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Sidney Powell and Other Trump-Aligned Lawyers Will Face Legal Penalties

Lawyers promoting false election claims face penalties for abuse of judicial process.

Supreme Court declines to take up appeal, leaving lawyers facing legal fees and potential discipline. [ more ]

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Trump Claims Trump Yard Signs Around Mar-a-Lago Mean He Can't Lose Unless Biden Cheats In Fringe TV Interview

Former President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that the 2020 election was rigged and expresses concern about potential cheating in future elections.

Trump cites the presence of Trump signs in Florida as evidence that he will win future elections, despite overwhelming evidence of his defeat in the 2020 election. [ more ]

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Ray Epps Blames Fox News Propaganda' for Stolen Election Conspiracy While Arguing for Leniency in Jan 6 Trial

Ray Epps's defense team blames Fox News for amplifying Trump's election fraud claims.

Epps's team argues that he was trying to de-escalate the situation on January 6th and his actions were not felonious. [ more ]

time.com

Americans Appear More Amenable to Autocracy in 2024

A Des Moines Register poll found that 19% of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers believe that Trump's quest for vengeance makes them more likely to support him.

The poll also found that 14% of likely Iowa caucusgoers were more inclined to back Trump based on his lies about election fraud. [ more ]

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Trump Rages for Total Immunity' Because He Was Not Campaigning' While Baselessly Claiming Election Was Stolen

Former President Trump argues for total immunity in the investigation into election fraud and the January 6th event.

Trump claims immunity because he was not campaigning and it was his duty as Commander in Chief to bring attention to alleged fraud. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Europe news

BREAKING: Imprisoned Russian Opposition Leader And Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dead At 47

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison at the age of 47.

Navalny's death comes after his high-profile fight against corruption and election fraud within Russia's ruling elite. [ more ]

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Europe news

Serbian police detain at least 38 people amid protests against election results

Serbian police said Monday they have detained at least 38 people who took part in a protest against reported widespread irregularities during a recent general ballot that declared the governing populists as winners of the parliamentary and local councils' elections.

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US news

Trump Has Made Claims About Caucus Fraud. What if He Underperforms?

Trump has a history of contesting caucus results and making unfounded fraud claims.

Iowa Republicans are prepared to protect themselves against claims of foul play at the caucuses. [ more ]

Washington Post

US news

Trump allies seek to co-opt coming election-security case to bolster 2020 lie

Mike Lindell falsely claimed a federal judge vindicated him in his election fraud claims.

A lawsuit in Georgia is arguing that voting machines present security risks that need to be addressed. [ more ]

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Americans Appear More Amenable to Autocracy in 2024

A Des Moines Register poll found that 19% of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers believe that Trump's quest for vengeance makes them more likely to support him.

The poll also found that 14% of likely Iowa caucusgoers were more inclined to back Trump based on his lies about election fraud. [ more ]

time.com

Americans Appear More Amenable to Autocracy in 2024

A Des Moines Register poll found that 19% of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers believe that Trump's quest for vengeance makes them more likely to support him.

The poll also found that 14% of likely Iowa caucusgoers were more inclined to back Trump based on his lies about election fraud. [ more ]

time.com

Americans Appear More Amenable to Autocracy in 2024

A Des Moines Register poll found that 19% of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers believe that Trump's quest for vengeance makes them more likely to support him.

The poll also found that 14% of likely Iowa caucusgoers were more inclined to back Trump based on his lies about election fraud. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Thousands protest in Serbia alleging election fraud by governing party

Protesters in Serbia are demanding the annulment of the December 17 election, accusing President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party of fraud.

The large rally in Belgrade on Saturday was the culmination of nearly two weeks of street protests against reported irregularities during the vote.

The main opposition alliance, Serbia Against Violence, claims the election was stolen, particularly in the vote for the Belgrade city authorities. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Serbia police fire tear gas as opposition backers demand election annulled

President Aleksandar Vucic condemns attempted violent takeover' amid protests over alleged election fraud.

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I miss my name': Giuliani verdict lays bare limits of defamation law

Ruby Freeman and her daughter testified about the harm caused by false election fraud accusations made by Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump.

The case highlights the power dynamics at play when influential figures use false accusations to ruin the lives of ordinary people. [ more ]

Barrons

Jury Mulling Damages Ex-NYC Mayor Giuliani Owes To Poll Workers

Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation case brought by two Georgia poll workers

The poll workers are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages [ more ]

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Election Worker Tells Jury: Giuliani Just Messed Me Up'

Former Georgia election worker Ruby Freeman testified in court about the threats and harassment she faced after being targeted by Giuliani's false claims of election fraud.

Freeman's testimony highlights the dangerous consequences of spreading baseless misinformation about election integrity. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Inside the Trial That Could Be 'the End of Mr. Giuliani'

Donald Trump's campaign lawyers claimed to have proof that the election had been stolen by presenting surveillance footage from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

The conservative website Gateway Pundit identified a Georgia grandmother named Ruby Freeman as the 'lady in purple' and placed her at the center of a conspiracy to stuff the ballot box. [ more ]

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In Court With the Women He Defamed, Giuliani Faces Millions in Damages

Rudolph Giuliani's lawyer claims that the damages sought in the defamation suit against Giuliani would be the end of him.

Giuliani has been accused of defaming two Georgia election workers and intentionally inflicting emotional distress. [ more ]

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Nevada Charges Republican Party Leaders in 2020 Fake Elector Scheme

Top leaders of Nevada's Republican Party indicted for forging and submitting fraudulent documents in a scheme to overturn Biden's victory.

Charges are part of a nationwide effort to prosecute those who falsely portrayed themselves as state electors to overturn Trump's defeat. [ more ]

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Fake Trump Electors in Wisconsin Accept Biden's 2020 Win in Settlement

A group of 10 bogus Republican electors in Wisconsin who tried to overturn Biden's victory accepted that Trump lost the election in a lawsuit settlement.

This settlement is the first of its kind involving rogue actors in battleground states who filed paperwork claiming that Trump had won the election. [ more ]

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Prosecutors cite Trump's history of false election claims as evidence of motive

The special counsel team prosecuting Donald Trump wants to use his false claims about election fraud to show his motive and intent to cling to power.

Prosecutors plan to introduce evidence of an unnamed co-conspirator who encouraged rioting and obstruction after the vote count leaned in Joe Biden's direction. [ more ]

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Trump Legal Team Leaning Into January 6 and Ray Epps Conspiracy Theories in Federal Election Fraud Case: Washington Post

Former President Trump is reportedly using election lies as part of his legal defense in his federal election fraud case.

The request for documents related to conspiracy theories and debunked claims is seen as a political maneuver and potential delay tactic. [ more ]

Dailycaller

BETSY MCCAUGHEY: The Left Conspires To Keep Election Fraud Quiet. Wonder Why?

Election fraud is a real problem that many voters are concerned about.

There have been incidents of mail-in ballot fraud caught on video.

The federal government is suppressing evidence of election irregularities and censoring those who report it. [ more ]

New York Post

6 months ago

Trump Georgia co-defendant's attorney admits leaking prosecutor chats

An attorney in the Georgia election case confessed to publicly disclosing discussions between potential witnesses and prosecutors.

The attorney admitted to sending video footage of the discussions to a news outlet.

The leaked videos included statements from co-defendants claiming election fraud and a hesitancy to leave office. [ more ]

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Kentucky GOP voters choose a challenger for Gov. Andy Beshear

Kentucky voters on Tuesday will settle the most important Republican primary of 2023, as they choose their candidate to take on Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November.State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a former aide to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump and is vying to become the state's first Black governor, is widely viewed as the frontrunner.

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