ALBAWABA - Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are allegedly planning to protest the election decision if Democratic contender Kamala Harris wins. CNN reports that the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) organization is planning to challenge the results and organize demonstrations if Trump loses.
Report: “Stop the Steal,” a campaign that tried to reverse Trump's 2020 defeat, has been revived. Some members are sharing step-by-step guidelines for disputing election results. This idea feeds on Trump supporters' belief that election fraud is the only way to lose.
CNN reports that legal battles, state lawmaker pressure to stop certification, and mass demonstrations will culminate on January 6, 2025, when Congress will confirm the results. Trump's backers have increasingly claimed massive election fraud in podcasts, church sermons, and campaign rallies in pivotal states.
Unlike his 2020 defeat to President Joe Biden, Trump's fans seem to be planning these acts long before Election Day, with some asking for state lawmakers to reject the vote tally and directly award electoral votes to Trump.
Trump has openly reiterated similar concerns, claiming 2024 election fraud is widespread. He disagrees with several Republican politicians. Trump campaign organizations are gathering evidence of election wrongdoing to bring lawsuits contesting a Harris win, while others are urging state legislatures to elect Trump.
This year has seen two attempted Trump assaults, a Democratic National Committee office shooting, and suspicious parcels addressed to election offices due to political tensions. As Election Day approaches, some pro-Trump activists have warned of violent activities based on 2020 election complaints.
Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn predicted Trump would “win all 50 states in a fair election.” He warned that supporters may get violent at polling places if the results were unclear.
CNN cited an upsurge in baseless charges from MAGA influencers, warning of a “conspiracy” to undermine Trump's triumph. Extremists inspired by narratives of imminent war are becoming more violent, according to a Homeland Security document. The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism found that Telegram extremist discourse quadrupled in October.
According to Devin Burghart, head of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights, some radical organizations have moved their talks from public platforms to private chat rooms, unlike in 2020. He argued this move obscures post-election plans.
