As Donald Trump intensifies his claims that his election battle against Kamala Harris was rigged against him, tensions in the United States are rising.
The former president has been returning to his 2020 strategy, which contributed to the riot on January 6, as the United States gets ready to go to the polls on Tuesday. Trump has been pleading with his supporters to win a victory over the Democrats that is “too big to rig” at rally after rally. He stated this on Thursday at an event in Arizona: The cheating is the only thing that can stop us.
He has repeatedly refused to say if he will accept the results or not, no matter what happens. Additionally, he has asserted that cheating is already taking place, citing unproven assertions or outrageous theories that have no basis in reality. Trump has reiterated his claims of a “stolen election” during his final rallies, alarming pollsters and election officials alike.
The United Democracy Centre’s chief executive officer, Joanna Lydgate, stated: For the past four years, lies about elections have been spread, volunteers have been recruited to challenge the system, and lawsuits have been filed. All of that is coming to fruition as of right now, as we can see.”
The Center has been collaborating with government officials to improve election security, but it warns that Trump’s false claims have strained the system, which could lower public confidence in the results.
Final polling indicates that Harris has regained her strength in crucial states like North Carolina and Georgia, while Trump has eroded her lead in Pennsylvania and is ahead in Arizona.
A race that is too close to call, especially in swing states, according to polls, and Trump has positioned supporters for “a rigged election.”
In preparation for any contested outcome, MAGA groups have been making allegations of fraud based on the belief that the 2020 election was illegitimate. Trump, along with allies, has promoted distorted reports of mishaps and technical issues at polling stations to cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process and has referred to Democrats as “a bunch of cheats.”
They have also used polls and odds from bookmakers to say that Trump, like his ally Elon Musk said, is going to win the election with a “crushing victory.”
Trump and his team have set the stage for disbelief, if not outrage, in the event that Harris wins. It has been claimed that Trump will declare victory before all votes are counted, just like he did four years ago. Such a move fueled the deadly violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and was crucial to his attempt to regain power after his defeat in 2020.
He has falsely claimed that non-citizens vote frequently, that overseas and military ballots lack verification, and that election officials use early voting to commit fraud in recent weeks. Even though he has urged his own supporters to vote by mail, he has even stated that “massive swathes of mail-in ballots” are invalid. Trump told them yesterday at a rally in Pennsylvania that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House in 2021.
Voter Bill Robinson, 65, is of the opinion that this election will undoubtedly end in violence, particularly in light of the two attempts to assassinate the former president. The retired North Carolina marketing professional who went to Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally last week said: It’s a terrible possibility because it seems like there is only one choice: extreme unrest.
Matt Anderson, a MAGA supporter, said of Harris: She will never win an election naturally, naturally. Furthermore, he believes that “there is fraud that needs to be investigated” if she wins. Even a small polling error could be crucial in such a close race.
Early data indicate that Harris has an eight-point lead over the opposition with more than 70 million Americans having already cast ballots. Among those who plan to vote tomorrow, Trump is ahead.
Harris made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. A jovial Harris told Maya Rudolph, her impersonator, in a sketch: Kamala, it’s good to see you. She then urged supporters to “Keep Kamala and carry-on-ala.”
Hollywood actress Demi Moore, 61, gave her her support by posting a picture of herself wearing an “I voted” badge and writing, “Keep Kamala and carry-on-ala.”
HarrisWalz as my candidate. The final events of Trump’s campaign have portrayed the election as a battle for America’s future and warned of “radical socialism” under a Harris administration.
Patrick Finn, a US political observer, told the Mirror: Millions of people are primed to believe that Harris’ victory was only possible through fraud, so she faces the daunting task of unifying a nation that is divided if she wins. Trump’s victory will be seen as a victory for his populist movement, likely widening the divides that already exist. If he loses, many are concerned that Trump’s rhetoric could lead to chaos, with civil unrest becoming a real threat once more. Rarely have the stakes been higher.
Democrats worry that Donald Trump is enraged and seeking retribution. In a second term, very few people will be able to control his temper or control his darker impulses. He portrays refugees as murderous gang members “invading” American cities at his rallies. He has pledged to immediately deport undocumented migrants by “rounding them up.” Additionally, Democrats believe that a document known as Project 2025 will serve as a blueprint for a second term under Trump.
It explains how a president could shut down the Department of Education, change the FBI, and directly control government departments. Pregnancies would be monitored and abortions would be limited. Trump has also lashed out at targets of the culture war, primarily transgender people. Trade policy is another area of his focus. He has pledged a 10% import tax and a 60% tariff increase on imports from China. A free trade agreement with the UK is unlikely. Trump has pledged to end US involvement in international conflicts and would end US support for Ukraine.
But he says he will always support Israel, and he probably wants to get close to “strongman” leaders like Vladimir Putin.