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Trump Alleges "Massive Cheating" In Key Swing State Of Pennsylvania
Trump makes unfounded allegations of cheating in Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump has alleged "massive cheating" in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, where he is trailing President-elect Joe Biden by more than 60,000 votes. Trump has provided no evidence to support his claims, and election officials in Pennsylvania have repeatedly said there is no evidence of widespread fraud.
"There is no evidence of widespread fraud in Pennsylvania," said Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar. "The results of the election are accurate and reflect the will of the people of Pennsylvania."
Trump's allegations of cheating have been widely disputed by election experts and officials from both parties. Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, a Trump appointee, said there was "no evidence of widespread fraud" in the election.
"I have not seen evidence of any widespread fraud that would change the outcome of the election," Barr said.
Trump's allegations of cheating have also been rejected by the courts. A federal judge in Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit filed by Trump's campaign that alleged widespread fraud. The judge said the campaign's claims were "not supported by the evidence."
Despite the lack of evidence, Trump has continued to make baseless claims of cheating. He has urged his supporters to "stop the steal" and has refused to concede the election.
Trump's allegations of cheating have been widely condemned by Democrats and Republicans.
"Trump's allegations of cheating are dangerous and irresponsible," said Democratic Governor Tom Wolf. "He is undermining our democracy and making it harder for us to come together as a country."
"Trump's allegations of cheating are baseless and dangerous," said Republican Senator Pat Toomey. "He is damaging our trust in our elections and our democracy."
Trump's allegations of cheating have also been met with skepticism from his own supporters. A recent poll found that only 35% of Republicans believe there was widespread fraud in the election.
The allegations of cheating in Pennsylvania are just one example of Trump's broader efforts to undermine the election results. Trump has also made unfounded claims of cheating in other key swing states, such as Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Election officials in these states have also said there is no evidence of widespread fraud. The results of the election are accurate and reflect the will of the people.