In a move reminiscent of his 2020 campaign strategy, Donald Trump is once again alleging, without evidence, that the 2024 election is being stolen from him. Trump and his allies have amplified these claims, accusing Democrats of widespread cheating. He has pointed to isolated voting issues, twisting them to suggest the election lacks legitimacy if he loses. Among his baseless claims are allegations of noncitizens voting, lack of verification for overseas ballots, and election fraud through early voting. Despite encouraging mail-in voting among his own supporters, he insists that many mail-in ballots are invalid.
Trump also asserts, without foundation, that Vice President Kamala Harris could only secure a win by cheating. However, election experts confirm that his accusations are unfounded. Voter fraud is exceedingly rare, thanks to strict voting safeguards, according to nonpartisan experts. For most Americans, voting – whether early, by mail, or in-person – is anticipated to be a straightforward and secure process.
Local and state officials are stepping up efforts to counter misinformation, as early voting unfolds and with battleground state polls showing tight margins. Still, election officials are struggling to keep pace with falsehoods, especially on platforms like X, where CEO Elon Musk has bolstered Trump’s campaign, further spreading election-related conspiracy theories as Election Day nears.
