As Election Day nears, former President Donald Trump is amplifying claims of potential election fraud, accusing Democrats of attempting to “cheat” to secure a victory. Speaking at rallies in Wisconsin and North Carolina, Trump warned supporters that any loss on his part would be due to voter manipulation by his opponents.
NBC News analysis shows that Trump has referenced these claims in 14 of his last 20 rallies, compared to just five mentions earlier this summer. His allies, including Sen. JD Vance and Elon Musk, have echoed these sentiments, with Musk asserting that a Trump loss could mark the last U.S. election.
Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, are preparing for possible legal challenges and premature victory declarations from Trump if the race is close. Harris emphasized the need to safeguard democracy and counter misinformation as Trump’s rhetoric intensifies.
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