CNN's Daniel Dale sets the record straight on Trump's false claims about Pennsylvania ballots
Trump falsely claimed Pennsylvania election officials 'found' ballots after the election
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Pennsylvania election officials "found" ballots after the election. This is not true. Daniel Dale, a CNN reporter who has been tracking Trump's false claims, corrected the record on Twitter.
Dale cited a statement from the Pennsylvania Department of State
Dale cited a statement from the Pennsylvania Department of State that said, "There is no evidence that any ballots were 'found' after the election." Dale also noted that Trump's claim was contradicted by the fact that Pennsylvania conducted a statewide recount of the election results, which confirmed Biden's victory.
Trump's claims are part of a larger pattern of false claims about the election
Trump's claims about Pennsylvania ballots are part of a larger pattern of false claims he has made about the election. Trump has repeatedly made baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud, and he has refused to accept the results of the election. His claims have been rejected by state and federal election officials, and they have been debunked by fact-checkers.
Dale's work is an important example of journalism
Dale's work is an important example of journalism. He is holding Trump accountable for his false claims, and he is providing the public with accurate information about the election. Dale's work is essential to ensuring that the public has the information it needs to make informed decisions about the future of our democracy.