In recent news, the Republican National Committee has been under scrutiny for spreading false claims about the 2020 election. A scripted call was sent out to voters’ phones on behalf of new co-chair Lara Trump, alleging that Democrats committed “massive fraud” in the election. This marks a significant shift in messaging for the RNC, as such lies were not a consistent theme in their communications since former President Donald Trump left office.
The call claimed that there were issues with photo IDs, unsecured ballot drop boxes, mass mailing of ballots, and voter rolls containing deceased individuals and non-citizens. It warned that if Democrats had their way, American citizens’ votes could be canceled out by non-citizens. Lara Trump has a history of echoing her father-in-law’s election fraud claims and has continued to push these narratives even after being elected as co-chair.
Despite the lack of evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Lara Trump has persisted in alleging cheating by Democrats. She has made baseless claims about voter turnout, mail-in voting, and the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s victory. The RNC under Lara Trump’s leadership has continued to perpetuate these falsehoods, despite calls from prominent Republicans to focus on the future and win in 2024.
Efforts to reach Lara Trump and the RNC for comment have been unsuccessful. The claims of fraud in the 2020 election have been widely debunked, with numerous court cases and investigations finding no evidence to support these allegations. Despite this, Lara Trump and the RNC have remained steadfast in their narrative, casting doubt on the integrity of the election and the democratic process.
