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Trump's Administration Filled with Election Conspiracy Advocates

2/21/2026

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President Donald Trump has staffed his administration with officials who promote 2020 election conspiracy theories.
Pam Bondi, who previously attempted to overturn Trump's loss, is cited as an example of officials linked to efforts.
A significant action was the seizure of ballots and election records from Fulton County, Georgia.
Joanna Lydgate of the States United Democracy Center warns the election denial movement is embedded in the federal government.

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President Donald Trump has staffed his administration with officials who promote 2020 election conspiracy theories.
Pam Bondi, who previously attempted to overturn Trump's loss, is cited as an example of officials linked to efforts.
A significant action was the seizure of ballots and election records from Fulton County, Georgia.
Joanna Lydgate of the States United Democracy Center warns the election denial movement is embedded in the federal government.