Trump recently released a statement with a double negative, mistakenly calling himself stupid for alleging a rigged 2020 election.
American Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
American corruption here involves more blatant uses of money politics to corrode democracy. Forms of corruption obviously vary, but include government related bribery, extortion, cronyism, and embezzlement. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.
The acceptance of blatant political misconduct in America
When people are facing hardship they will follow a harmful leader and that leader won’t lose backers regardless of misconduct.
Voting machine company Smartmatic sues OAN, Newsmax over election claims
Smartmatic, a voting technology company, is suing OAN and Newsmax for alleged slander and libel against their voting systems.
US election workers face threats and harassment
Officials who uphold the election machinery say threats are the new normal as Trump and his allies erroneously allege the vote was stolen.
Trump allies did little to investigate election fraud claims
Under oath, some Trump allies said they did little to verify the false claims of Trump’s victory in the 2020 elections before spreading them.
9 times Trump pressured DOJ to overturn election results
Donald Trump attempted nine times to sway the results of the 2020 election in his favor, as detailed in a recent Senate panel report.
What If 2020 Was Just a Rehearsal?
Election law expert, Rick Hasen, argues American democracy faces imminent danger and Democrats aren’t taking it very seriously.
Republican-Led Election Reviews In Pennsylvania And Wisconsin
Republicans continue to investigate the 2020 election 11 months after voting concluded, including in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Copycats Just Getting Started as Arizona Recount Ends
The Arizona recount came to an end today, but sparked similar attempts in other states that are still debating a year old election.
Election officials fear for the future of American elections
Ever since he lost the 2020 election Donald Trump has attacked America’s electoral system leading elections officials to fear for its future.