The 2020 Presidential Election is a memory that will likely linger for a long time in the minds of Americans. With the unprecedented handling of the election season, it is no surprise that many are still unsure of the legitimacy of the results, leading to ongoing legal battles. One element to this divide is revealed through President Donald Trump’s promotion of an unfounded claim about the election.
The particular accusation came from a report that was recently released by a hand-picked committee of state-level Republicans that alleged there was “widespread fraud” throughout the election. This controversial conclusion has been debunked by a variety of election officials, most recently by Republican Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger. In pushing this report, the President is positioning himself to counter the Presidential election results that have been certified.
The President has received a mix reaction for his endorsement of this report from members of his inner circle. Vice President Mike Pence, whose endorsement of the report is seen as less directly associated with the President, has come out in support of the findings. This move has come as a surprise to many who understand the implications that such an endorsement could have on the legitimacy of the election results.
Conversely, many of his Cabinet-level advisers have stayed silent on the issue since its release, not willing to go on the record in order to support a claim without proof. This cautious step away from the report sheds some light on the fractured relationships between the President and his team.
Overall, the release and promotion of this unfounded report is indicative of the divisions that are present within President Trump’s inner circle. These opposing forces will likely linger, as the battle for the legitimacy of the Presidential election continues.
The 2020 Presidential Election is a memory that will likely linger for a long time in the minds of Americans. With the unprecedented handling of the election season, it is no surprise that many are still unsure of the legitimacy of the results, leading to ongoing legal battles. One element to this divide is revealed through President Donald Trump’s promotion of an unfounded claim about the election.
The particular accusation came from a report that was recently released by a hand-picked committee of state-level Republicans that alleged there was “widespread fraud” throughout the election. This controversial conclusion has been debunked by a variety of election officials, most recently by Republican Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger. In pushing this report, the President is positioning himself to counter the Presidential election results that have been certified.
The President has received a mix reaction for his endorsement of this report from members of his inner circle. Vice President Mike Pence, whose endorsement of the report is seen as less directly associated with the President, has come out in support of the findings. This move has come as a surprise to many who understand the implications that such an endorsement could have on the legitimacy of the election results.
Conversely, many of his Cabinet-level advisers have stayed silent on the issue since its release, not willing to go on the record in order to support a claim without proof. This cautious step away from the report sheds some light on the fractured relationships between the President and his team.
Overall, the release and promotion of this unfounded report is indicative of the divisions that are present within President Trump’s inner circle. These opposing forces will likely linger, as the battle for the legitimacy of the Presidential election continues.
