2020 presidential election
Coverage of 2020 presidential election in the Nexus archive.
- Judge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential election
A Nevada judge dismissed criminal charges against six Republicans accused of falsely declaring President Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election. This ruling dealt a major blow to the state's efforts to prosecute “fake electors.”
- Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
A judge dropped a yearslong case in Nevada against six Republicans accused of submitting a bogus certificate regarding the 2020 election. Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that there was a lack of evidence showing the electors intended to deceive government officials, also determining that the state failed to disclose exculpatory evidence.
- Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
A judge ruled that a yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans has been dismissed after they were accused of submitting a bogus certificate regarding the state’s 2020 presidential election. Judge Mary Kay Holthus determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the electors intended to deceive government officials, and also found that the state failed to disclose exculpatory evidence to the grand jury.
- Five Theories of the Jon Ossoff Moment
Jon Ossoff's political rise is discussed in the context of his 2021 Georgia Senate victory, current reelection race, and emerging speculation about his 2028 presidential potential. The article highlights his ability to craft concise messages and distinct speaking style, as well as Trump's criticism during a rally in Georgia.
- Trump Is Caught in the Trap He Set
Trump has faced numerous scandals and challenges over the past decade, including legal issues, impeachment, and election disputes, yet returned to the White House in 2025. Recent U.S. military casualties in the Iran war have challenged perceptions of his political invincibility.
- Trump amplifies China interference claim: ‘Unprecedented election security nightmare’
President Trump reiterated claims of widespread voter fraud and Chinese interference in the 2020 election via social media posts and a primetime address, citing new evidence compiled by his administration.
- China dismisses ‘groundless’ Trump election interference claim
China denied President Trump's accusation that it interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, calling the claim 'entirely fabricated' and 'groundless' and asserting it has no interest in meddling. The response came from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian during a press conference following Trump's primetime address.
- China rejects Trump’s claims of election interference as ‘pure fabrication’ – US politics live
China rejects Donald Trump's unverified claims of election interference in the 2020 presidential election as a 'pure fabrication.' Democrats criticize Trump's speech as containing 'lies and long-debunked conspiracies.'
- 'Pretext' for 'authoritarian takeover': Bay Area Dems slam Trump elections speech
President Donald Trump delivered a disjointed speech claiming the 2020 presidential election was rigged and announced the release of related documents. Bay Area Democrats criticized the speech as a 'pretext' for an 'authoritarian takeover.'
- What to expect from Trump as he revisits 2020 election loss
President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. His repeated claims about the 2020 vote have been rejected by courts, election officials, and independent assessments, which found no evidence of widespread fraud.
- Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden was awarded $1.7 million in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, former Overstock.com CEO. Byrne, who denied Biden's 2020 presidential election victory, accused Hunter Biden of involvement in an $800 million bribery scheme.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to assist in its investigation of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The agency seized election-related materials in January, and the Justice Department is examining irregularities during the election process.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia's Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The Justice Department is examining irregularities in the election, which was counted three times, confirming Joe Biden's victory. President Donald Trump and his allies have made false claims about election fraud.
- House Democrat: ‘No question’ Trump will try to interfere with elections
Rep. Robert Garcia reiterated Democratic concerns about election interference, citing the Trump administration's efforts to access voter data and false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
- Blanche Is Targeting the D.C. Bar to Remove Ethical Guardrails for the Justice Department
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Bar to stop disciplinary action against Jeffrey Clark, a DOJ lawyer who served during the first Trump administration and was recommended for disbarment for making false statements in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The DOJ claims the D.C. Bar's case is an example of 'weaponization' and has established a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals like Clark.
- No truth to claims Trump ‘won’ Minnesota 3 times, or even once
President Trump falsely claimed he won Minnesota in the last three presidential elections, but evidence shows he lost each race. He won most counties but failed to secure the four largest metro-area counties, with margins of defeat ranging from 1.5 to seven percentage points. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon defended the state's election integrity, stating no evidence of widespread fraud exists.
- False electors figure draws reprimand from Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in submitting false elector lists in Georgia to challenge the 2020 election results, declining to suspend his law license. Justice Jorge Labarga dissented, arguing the reprimand was insufficient for Chesebro's ethical violations, while the majority cited his exoneration under Georgia's First Offender Act.
- False electors figure in Pa. and other states draws reprimand from Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in submitting false elector lists in Georgia to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. The court declined to suspend his law license, citing his exoneration under Georgia's First Offender Act, despite objections from Justice Jorge Labarga, who argued for harsher sanctions.
- The real reason Bill Pulte was named director of national intelligence
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, who has no intelligence or national security experience, as the interim director of national intelligence to prove the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
- Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after a tense exchange with Kristen Welker over his claims that the 2020 presidential election and California governor races were 'rigged.' The interview, which aired on Sunday, included discussions about compensation for those charged in the January 6 insurrection.
- Trump cuts off interview with Welker: ‘I’ve had enough’
President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker after discussing his claim that the California gubernatorial primary was 'rigged.' During the interview, he repeated his false assertion that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
- Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
President Trump declined to rule out using an 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals charged with assaulting police during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. He argued that these individuals were unfairly treated by prosecutors and should receive compensation.
- Trump says he asked incoming acting director of national intelligence to gut the agency
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed incoming acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to reduce the agency's size, including cutting staff from the Biden and Obama administrations. Trump emphasized Pulte’s role in releasing information about the 2020 election, which he claims was stolen, and highlighted Pulte’s lack of national security experience despite his loyalty.
- Arizona supreme court deals blow to fake elector case against Mark Meadows
The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor’s appeal to send a fake elector case involving Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others related to the 2020 presidential election back to a grand jury. Democratic attorney general Kris Mayes’ office stated it will resubmit the case to a grand jury rather than abandon the prosecution.
- Arizona Supreme Court denies prosecutor appeal against sending fake elector case back to grand jury
The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor’s appeal seeking to overturn an order that sent a fake elector case involving Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others back to a grand jury. The case relates to actions during the 2020 presidential election.
- Arizona Supreme Court denies prosecutor appeal against sending fake elector case back to grand jury
The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor's appeal to send a fake elector case related to the 2020 presidential election back to a grand jury.
- Tina Peters doubles down on debunked election claims hours after release
Tina Peters reiterated her debunked claims about the 2020 presidential election on Steve Bannon's podcast hours after her release from prison. She described her release as a 'miracle' and referenced '636…' during the interview.
- Tina Peters set to be released from prison on Monday
Tina Peters, a former elections clerk in Colorado, is set to be released from prison after her sentence was commuted by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. She was the first local official convicted over efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
- California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results
The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, a former Trump attorney, for his role in promoting false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the election, was found guilty of 10 out of 11 charges related to unethical conduct. His disbarment followed a State Bar Court review affirming his misconduct.