POLITICSTHE ATLANTIC
Trump Dooms His Own Party
Trump's post-2020 election rhetoric, which claimed the election was fake and rigged, discouraged Republican voters and energized Democratic-leaning voters in Georgia, leading to Republican losses in Senate run-offs. His recent speech spread conspiracy theories and demotivated voters, harming the party's prospects in upcoming elections.
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