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2020 election legitimacy

Disputes over the legitimacy of the 2020 election, including claims of widespread election fraud.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 13, 2026
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What percentage of Republicans still believe Donald Trump's 2020 election fraud claims?

Most reputable surveys taken since 2021 show that a clear majority of Republican voters continue to endorse the core claim that the 2020 presidential election was “stolen” or marked by widespread frau...

Jan 10, 2026
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How have courts ruled on Trump’s election‑fraud lawsuits from 2020–2024 and what standards of evidence did judges apply?

Between 2020 and 2024, courts across federal and state systems overwhelmingly rejected challenges to the 2020 presidential election brought by Donald Trump, his campaign, and allied plaintiffs—many ju...

Jan 19, 2026
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How did media outlets report on Donald Trump's January 6 speech content?

Mainstream outlets reported Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021, Ellipse speech as a mix of explicit calls to action, repeated false claims about the election, and equivocal language about peaceful protest...

Jan 20, 2026

How have MAGA‑aligned spiritual figures influenced GOP campaigns and voter behavior since 2020?

MAGA‑aligned spiritual figures have been an active force inside GOP politics since 2020, mobilizing voters, amplifying election‑fraud narratives, and supplying candidates with moral framing and networ...

Jan 10, 2026

What major investigations, indictments, or convictions involve Donald Trump and his associates?

Donald Trump and close associates have been the focus of multiple high‑profile criminal investigations, indictments and at least one conviction tied directly to Trump, spanning state and federal probe...

Jan 7, 2026

How did Trump's January 6 2021 speech contribute to the Capitol riot?

Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech at the “Save America” rally amplified false claims that the 2020 election had been stolen and used combative, mobilizing language — most famously “if you don’t f...

Jan 6, 2026

Was Donald Trump's first term as president a good one?

Donald Trump’s first term produced a mix of durable policy changes and deep political disruption: significant conservative wins on the judiciary, tax and trade shifts, and diplomatic breakthroughs wer...