Election Fraud: An Analysis of the 2016 and 2020 US Elections
In recent years, the topic of election fraud has gained prominence in the context of the United States. The 2016 election and the 2020 election have been subject to significant debates and claims of irregularities. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of these allegations and their impact on U.S. politics.
The 2016 Election Allegations of Fraud
The 2016 presidential election has been highlighted with several misleading and controversial claims. One of the most prominent accusations is that the election was rigged against Hillary Clinton. Some have claimed that there were instances where Bernie Sanders supporters may have been unfairly excluded from the nomination process. Additionally, Hillary Clinton's campaign is accused of running a poor campaign, particularly in the conservative states in the Midwest and South.
Supporters of these allegations argue that the Clinton campaign cheated to secure the nominations away from Bernie Sanders and that a lack of effective campaigning contributed to her loss. Critics also point out that Trump's victory in 2016 was legitimate, contrary to his claims of cheating in 2020. This contrasting stance has fueled ongoing debates and mistrust among the electorate.
The 2020 Election Allegations of Fraud
The 2020 presidential election is marked by an even greater degree of allegations of fraud. Many claim that the 2020 election was stolen through the manipulation of election laws and the counting of illegal ballots. Democratic nominee Joe Biden is alleged to have received 81 million votes, while in 2016 and 2024, Democratic candidates received significantly fewer votes.
More specific allegations include the claim that after the 2020 election, there were statewide recounts in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The recounts were controversial, with some suggesting that the results in these states were manipulated. Email leaks and recordings of Zoom meetings suggest allegations of fraudulent activities in these counts.
The state of Georgia also faced scrutiny. Despite a statewide recount confirmed Biden's narrow victory, evidence suggests that the recounts in Georgia showed Trump leading. An election director simply added an arbitrary number of 17,000 votes to the count to reconcile the numbers.
Widespread Allegations and their Impact
The scale of the alleged fraud in 2020 far surpasses anything seen before, strongly impacting the outcomes of the highest-profile races. Critics of the outcome argue that there are numerous instances of cheating, making it easy to cover up discrepancies and manipulate results.
During the 2024 election, Trump's opponent was believed to win with a massive margin, suggesting that U.S. citizens had grown weary of the allegedly corrupt political environment. This belief in widespread manipulation of the electoral process has led to a significant loss of faith in the democratic system among many.
To many, the repeated claims of fraud in the 2016 and 2020 elections highlight systemic issues within the American political system. The lack of transparency and the ease with which alleged fraud can occur call into question the integrity of the electoral process. This has important implications for future elections and the health of democracy.