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Grassley Questions Trump Nominees' Refusal to Acknowledge Biden Victory

5/1/2026

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Chuck Grassley was heard on a hot mic asking why Trump’s judicial nominees won’t say President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Four of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees said Biden was “certified” or “served” as president, avoiding a acknowledgment of his victory.
Grassley had earlier criticized Democrats for repeatedly asking the nominees about the 2020 result, with spokeswoman Clare Slattery saying that stating Biden was certified is accurate.

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Chuck Grassley was heard on a hot mic asking why Trump’s judicial nominees won’t say President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Four of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees said Biden was “certified” or “served” as president, avoiding a acknowledgment of his victory.
Grassley had earlier criticized Democrats for repeatedly asking the nominees about the 2020 result, with spokeswoman Clare Slattery saying that stating Biden was certified is accurate.