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Fact check: K. Harris won the 2024 election. Tampering of voting machines in Trumps favor.

Checked on June 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal a clear contradiction between the original statement and established facts. Multiple sources confirm that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, with the victory being officially certified by Congress on January 6, 2025 [1] [2] [3]. Notably, Vice President Kamala Harris herself presided over the certification ceremony that confirmed her own electoral defeat [1] [2] [3].

However, recent legal developments have emerged regarding voting irregularities. A Supreme Court judge has ordered a full hand recount in Rockland County, New York, following a lawsuit that revealed statistical anomalies where Harris received zero votes in certain districts despite Democratic Senate candidates receiving hundreds of votes in the same areas [4] [5]. This has been described by statisticians as "nearly impossible" under normal circumstances [5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several crucial pieces of context:

  • Official certification has already occurred: Trump's victory was formally certified by Congress with Harris presiding, making this a completed legal process rather than a disputed outcome [1] [2] [3].
  • Ongoing legal challenges exist but don't overturn results: While lawsuits have been filed by organizations like SMART Legislation regarding vote counting irregularities, these are focused on investigating potential vulnerabilities rather than overturning the certified results [6] [5].
  • Technical concerns about voting machine updates: Some sources suggest that ES&S voting machines received quiet updates and cite partnerships between companies like Eaton and Palantir that could theoretically allow remote access to voting systems [7] [8].

Alternative viewpoints include:

  • Election integrity advocates who benefit from highlighting potential vulnerabilities in electronic voting systems to push for paper ballot reforms
  • Technology companies and election officials who benefit from maintaining confidence in current voting infrastructure
  • Political operatives from both parties who may benefit from either validating or questioning election results depending on outcomes

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains significant factual inaccuracies:

  • False claim about election winner: The statement directly contradicts the certified results showing Trump's victory [1] [2] [3].
  • Unsubstantiated tampering allegations: While sources discuss concerns about voting machine vulnerabilities and statistical anomalies [4] [7] [8], there is no conclusive evidence presented of actual tampering in Trump's favor.
  • Conspiracy theory elements: One source specifically notes the spread of "conspiracy theories and misinformation about voting, including claims of vote flipping and voter fraud" but emphasizes that "there is no evidence to support these claims" [9].

The statement appears to conflate legitimate concerns about election security vulnerabilities with unproven claims about actual fraud, while completely ignoring the established fact that the election results have been officially certified. This represents a significant departure from documented reality as of June 2025.

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