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Trump Won. What Happens to His Election Fraud Movement?

2024/11/13
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Key Insights

Why did the immediate aftermath of the 2024 election differ from that of 2020?

Donald Trump's victory in 2024 shifted the narrative, reducing the urgency and controversy surrounding election fraud claims compared to his loss in 2020.

How did election officials react to the 2024 election results compared to 2020?

Election officials experienced a quieter, less contentious environment in 2024, with fewer disputes and fewer observers compared to the heightened tensions of 2020.

What role did Donald Trump's acceptance of his 2024 victory play in the election fraud narrative?

Trump's acceptance of his win reduced the incentive for his supporters to push election fraud claims, as the outcome aligned with their expectations.

Why did some people claim that Trump's 2024 victory validated the 2020 election fraud allegations?

Some seized on discrepancies in vote totals, particularly Kamala Harris receiving fewer votes than Joe Biden in 2020, to argue that the 2020 election was indeed fraudulent.

How did the tone set by political leaders influence the spread of election fraud narratives?

Leaders like Trump set the tone, and their acceptance or denial of election results significantly impacts whether their supporters act on or spread fraud claims.

What are the long-term implications of the election denial movement on public trust in elections?

While some distrust may be malleable and influenced by political leaders' messaging, a significant portion of the population remains distrustful, which could persist even if the movement loses mainstream support.

How did the 2024 election results affect the financial incentives for those who profit from election denial?

Despite Trump's win, some individuals and groups continue to profit from election denial by monetizing their claims through events, documentaries, and books, though the overall impact on their audience may diminish.

Chapters

The podcast discusses how Trump's victory in the 2024 election has impacted the election fraud conspiracy movement, with election officials noting a significant decrease in controversy compared to 2020.
  • Election officials report a quieter post-election period compared to 2020.
  • Trump's win has deflated some of the election fraud narratives.
  • Some conspiracy theorists are twisting the 2024 results to validate their 2020 fraud claims.

Shownotes Transcript

Donald Trump's election win took the wind from the sails of his election fraud conspiracy movement. Following Vice President Harris' concession, the early stages of post-election administration went smoothly and largely without controversy, a stark contrast to the aftermath of the 2020 election. But are election lies going away?This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shiviram, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and correspondent Shannon Bond.*The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)