Former Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin recently shared a surprising story. She said that just a week after the 2020 election, she walked into the Oval Office and found Trump watching TV. As he looked at the screen, he seemed to admit he’d lost, saying, “Can you believe I lost to this effing guy?”
Former Trump aide Griffin says Trump secretly knew he lost in 2020 but was lying about the election being stolen anyway
“I remember a week after the election was called, I popped into the Oval… He was looking at the TV and he said, ‘can you believe I lost to this effing guy?’” pic.twitter.com/p8qZW5PFWu
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) November 4, 2024
But despite this, Trump didn’t tell his supporters the truth. Instead, he began spreading the big lie that the election was “stolen” from him. And this wasn’t just a little lie—it was a lie that made many people very angry and led to some very serious problems.
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So why would Trump keep lying, even when he knew he lost? For Trump, saying the election was stolen helped him keep his supporters fired up. By claiming he was robbed, he made people feel angry, cheated, and betrayed. They believed him without question, even though there was no real evidence to back up his claims. And this was dangerous. Trump’s lies caused chaos. Some of his supporters got so mad that they stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, leading to violence and destruction.
Now, think about it: when a leader lies about something as serious as an election, it’s not just about their pride—it’s about the trust people have in democracy. Democracy works when people believe that voting counts and that leaders are honest about the results. If voters think the system is broken or that their votes don’t matter, they lose faith in democracy itself. And that’s a big problem for everyone.
Now we’re getting closer to the 2024 election. But if he lied about losing in 2020, who’s to say he won’t lie again if he loses in 2024? Trump has already shown he’s willing to tell people whatever he thinks will help him win, whether it’s true or not.
For voters, this means paying close attention. Trump’s lie about the 2020 election taught us that it’s important to question what politicians say and look for the real facts. As funny as it might sound, this is real life, and the decisions people make based on these lies can have serious consequences.
It’s not just Trump, though. Many Republicans who knew the truth about the election stayed silent or even supported his lie. They didn’t speak out, which showed that, for some of them, staying loyal to Trump was more important than standing up for the truth. And honestly, that’s a bit scary. Leaders are supposed to put the country and the truth first.
Trump’s big lie and the support he got for it from some Republicans is a lesson for all of us. Democracy only works when leaders are honest and care about the people, not just their own power. Lies and tricks can weaken democracy, and if we let them go on unchecked, we’re left with leaders who don’t care about what’s right.
As we head toward 2024, it’s a good time to remember this lesson. Stay informed, ask questions, and look for the truth. Let’s protect our democracy by choosing leaders who respect the truth, even when it’s not what they want to hear. After all, a good leader should be able to handle a little truth, right?
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