Fact check: 2020 us presidential election winner

1. Summary of the results

Joe Biden won the 2020 US Presidential election ^{[1] [2]}. This victory was confirmed through multiple channels including recounts, audits, and various legal processes ^[3]. The election results showed Biden winning both the popular vote and Electoral College by significant margins ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• Legal Challenges: Multiple lawsuits challenging the election results were filed but were ultimately unsuccessful ^[3]. These legal challenges included:
• Allegations of interference and pressure on Georgia election officials ^[5]
• Various claims of fraud and irregularities that were dismissed or denied by courts ^[6]
• Election Security: Chris Krebs, a former cybersecurity official, made statements about the security of the election that became subject to investigation ^[6]
• State-Level Verification: Election officials in key swing states including Wisconsin, Delaware, and Pennsylvania have verified the election results ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several sources of misinformation and competing narratives emerged:

• Claims of Fraud: Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the election was stolen, but no evidence has been provided to support these allegations ^[6]
• Misunderstandings: Some fraud claims were based on misinterpretations of normal vote counting procedures, including:
• Late-night vote counting
• Typographical errors ^[3]
• Continued Misinformation: Despite the lack of evidence for widespread voter fraud ^[4], misinformation about the legitimacy of Biden's victory continued to circulate ^[4]

It's worth noting that various groups had vested interests in different narratives:

• Political figures seeking to maintain power
• Media outlets catering to different audience demographics
• Election officials and cybersecurity experts whose credibility was tied to the election's integrity