Donald Trump Allegedly Scheming to Claim Election Victory Even in Defeat
Political experts are raising alarms over Donald Trump’s supposed plans to assert he won the presidential election, even if the results do not go his way. According to reports, the former president, now 78, is laying the groundwork to declare himself the victor against Kamala Harris, drawing parallels to his claims of election fraud after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
Analysts believe Trump’s strategy may involve making accusations of “vote rigging” in states that are not key battlegrounds. Commentator Simon Marks notes that Trump might position himself as a kind of winner by emphasizing the competitiveness of his campaign against Harris. Additionally, there’s speculation that Trump could cite a potential Harris victory as the result of allegations branding him as a “Nazi sympathizer,” a label he firmly denies but which his opponent might use to galvanize her campaign.
Reports suggest that Trump is prepared to take legal action, should he find himself on the losing end, citing claims that he is a “fascist.” During a recent rally at Madison Square Garden, his attorney Alina Habba targeted Harris, provocatively asking her about her standing as a nominee without having been voted for.
Trump’s campaign has also been mired in controversy due to allegations made by his former chief of staff, John Kelly, who claimed Trump has made comments praising Adolf Hitler on multiple occasions, reinforcing a narrative that has painted him in a troubling light. Kelly characterized Trump as fitting the definition of a “fascist,” describing him as someone who favors a dictatorial style of governance.
In response to these damaging claims, Harris expressed concern about the implications of Trump’s rhetoric, emphasizing the historical atrocities associated with Hitler and asserting that Trump desires unchecked authority.
The situation has given Trump’s opponents a platform to leverage these allegations for political gain. Barack Obama has used the “Nazi sympathizer” narrative in his rallies, urging voters to respond at the polls rather than simply voicing their discontent.
As the election looms, all eyes are on Trump and the potential strategies he could employ to navigate the political battlefield, especially if the outcomes are not favorable for him.