The Party of Lies and Conspiracy Theories
Even after Trump incited a violent insurrection of the U.S. Capitol over baseless voter fraud claims, Republican allies continue to stand by Trump’s outrageous claims. The same lies spouted by Trump are now being repeated on the floor of Congress to further restrict access to the ballot box in the future.
Trump's voter fraud lies encouraged a riot. GOP allies are still giving them oxygen, NBC News | 01/10/2021
By Jane C. Timm
Republicans have used allegations of voter fraud and irregularities to sow distrust in the American electoral system for decades, experts said, laying the groundwork for Trump's sweeping claim that widespread fraud denied him a second term and priming the party's base to believe him despite his inability to prove it. The same falsehoods, the experts said, will be used to restrict access to the ballot box in the future.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, front, followed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., walks in the Capitol ahead of a joint session of Congress to confirm Electoral College votes on Wednesday. Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP