It’s curious to observe how, in spite of the multitude of court cases ensuing post the 2020 election, ones that could find no substantial evidence supporting the assertion of widespread fraud, certain individuals continue to propagate such unfounded narratives. The protagonist of this particular saga is none other than ex-President Donald Trump, who, on the 21st of June, 2025, pointed towards a new flag upon the White House’s southern lawn, a symbolic act that instead served to reignite deep-seated bitterness.
In the latter part of the week, Trump vehemently fanned the age-old flames of a baseless theory: the 2020 presidential election, where contrary to the officially declared result, he allegedly lost to Joe Biden, had been manipulated. His demand for appointing a unique prosecutor to delve into the 2020 election suggests a desperate attempt to perpetuate this narrative, despite in-depth investigations proving no indications of fraud manipulation in the outcome of the election.
Trump, backed by his loyal allies, brought forward an array of lawsuits just after the ambitious race in 2020. Despite their best efforts, they failed to convince a single federal judge on the urgency or even the necessity to postpone the certification of the election results. The outcome was equally disheartening in the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court, where their appeal to discard the results of the race was summarily rejected.
However, these repeated setbacks did little to dampen Trump’s insistence that he was not the losing party in the aggressive race against Biden. His fervor led him to rally his followers from across the nation to march upon Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021. This was the fateful day when Congress was set to certify the results of the Electoral College, solidifying Biden’s triumph as the official outcome.
Trump’s incendiary speech that day, urging his supporters to march towards Capitol, ended up achieving more than he had bargained for. The Capitol building shortly witnessed an unprecedented breach by his supporters. In their fervor to back their beloved leader, they not only forced lawmakers to evacuate but also instigated violent riots within the building’s grounds for hours.
Unbelievably, for a whopping duration of 187 minutes, Trump refrained from directing his supporters to depart from the premises. Nearly four years later, Trump’s startling decision to pardon all those involved in the day’s violent acts, following his victory in the 2024 presidential race, raised eyebrows and invoked nationwide criticism.
Trump’s unceasing attempts to push baseless assertions, such as his loss in the 2020 election being a consequence of widespread voter fraud, seem to know no bounds. His relentless pursuit of such unfounded narratives has also given rise to other extreme conspiracy theories associated with Biden.
A few weeks ago, Trump shocked political pundits by sharing a theory that staggered on the thin line of absurdity. He claimed that the former president, Biden, had been replaced by clones and robotic engineered mindless entities. Critics were quick to dub this move as unhinged and a clear indication of a president detached from the chapters of reality.
These wild theories often serve to eliminate positive reflection on Biden’s policies or set a mocking tone when reaching public ears. Such views and conjectures not only mislead public opinion but also create a divisive atmosphere, undermining the democratic system that forms the backbone of our country.
Despite being bombarded with questions about these outlandish conspiracy theories, members of the Trump administration have curiously chosen to sidestep such discourses. Their silence raises concern about their willingness to uphold truth and transparency, the pillars of democratic governance.
In the political spectrum, it is disheartening to observe leaders become vessels of divisive narratives, fueling confusion and mistrust among their followers. The propagation of conspiracy theories distracts from real issues that need to be addressed and creates a stark political divide that threatens the sanctity of our democracy.
In the end, it’s essential to remember that elections are an integral part of America’s democratic apparatus. They should reflect the collective decision of law-abiding citizens, not be manipulated to serve the political agendas of disillusioned actors. Unfounded accusations only serve to undermine the trust of ordinary citizens in the electoral process.
As citizens, our primary responsibility is to ensure truth and justice triumph over unfounded theories and narratives. While we embrace the freedom of speech intrinsic to our democracy, it is necessary that we persist in our quest for truth, upholding the fundamental principles that ensure the fluent functioning of our society.