The Republican National Committee, under new co-chair Lara Trump, has been spreading lies about massive fraud in the 2020 election through scripted phone calls to voters. Despite calls to move forward and focus on winning in 2024, the RNC’s messaging is consistent with Lara Trump’s history of echoing former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims. The RNC call highlighted issues such as ballot drops, mass mailing of ballots, and voter rolls containing deceased individuals and non-citizens, suggesting that American citizens’ votes could be canceled out by fraudulent votes.
The claim of massive fraud in the 2020 election represents a shift in messaging for the RNC, which had not consistently focused on election lies since Donald Trump left office. However, Lara Trump’s past statements align with the call’s message, indicating a continued emphasis on overturning the results of the 2020 election. The call, sent to over 145,000 voters, emphasized the need to prevent the chaos and questions that arose from the 2020 election from occurring again. This messaging reflects Lara Trump’s stance on the election and her commitment to addressing potential fraud issues in future elections.
The RNC has faced criticism for perpetuating baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 election, as there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Despite multiple court cases filed by the former president and his allies, no evidence of widespread cheating has been presented. Despite this, Lara Trump has continued to push claims of fraud, aligning herself with her father-in-law’s narrative and reshaping the GOP in his image. Polling shows that a majority of GOP voters believe the 2020 election result was illegitimate, highlighting the impact of the false claims on public perception.
Even as Lara Trump was elected co-chair and claimed to move past the stolen election narrative, she did not disavow the baseless accusations. In a recent interview, she mentioned the need to learn from the 2020 election and implement measures to prevent fraud, while also raising questions about pandemic-era voting procedures. Despite these statements, Lara Trump’s history of spreading misinformation about the 2020 election calls into question her credibility as a leader within the RNC. Her refusal to comment on the recent scripted calls and her past statements further highlight the ongoing push for disinformation within the party.
Lara Trump’s comments about the 2020 election, including questioning the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s victory and spreading false claims about voter fraud, have contributed to a false narrative among GOP supporters. Her statements on her show and podcast further perpetuate debunked misinformation about the election, such as falsely suggesting dead voters helped Biden win. Despite the record-breaking voter turnout in the 2020 election, Lara Trump has continued to push claims of fraud, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results and further polarizing voters within the GOP.
Overall, Lara Trump’s history of spreading election misinformation, along with the recent scripted calls from the RNC, highlights the ongoing problem of disinformation within the party. Despite calls for unity and looking forward to future elections, the persistence of baseless claims of fraud undermines the credibility of the RNC and raises concerns about the impact on democracy. The need for fact-based discourse and a commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process is essential to rebuilding trust in the democratic system and ensuring fair and transparent elections in the future.
