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Trump Admits 2020 Loss in Testimony Revealed

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump privately acknowledged losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, according to Jack Smith's testimony.
The information comes from a 255-page transcript released by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
Smith testified in December to defend his investigation against claims it was politically motivated.
Smith previously indicted Trump for retaining classified documents and attempting to overturn the election, but dropped the cases after the 2024 election.

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U.S. President Donald Trump privately acknowledged losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, according to Jack Smith's testimony.
The information comes from a 255-page transcript released by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
Smith testified in December to defend his investigation against claims it was politically motivated.
Smith previously indicted Trump for retaining classified documents and attempting to overturn the election, but dropped the cases after the 2024 election.