2020 presidential election
Coverage of 2020 presidential election in the Nexus archive.
- 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.