Trump defiantly denies his 2020 defeat and avoids addressing his actions on Jan. 6 during debate

Former President Donald Trump once again refused to acknowledge that he lost the 2020 presidential election during a recent debate, stating that he was being sarcastic when he mentioned losing “by a whisker.” Despite facing federal criminal charges for his efforts to overturn the election results, Trump repeated false claims of having proof that he won the election and avoided expressing any regrets over the events of January 6th. A federal grand jury indictment alleged that Trump spread unsubstantiated claims about the election to remain in power, with prosecutors stating that he knowingly spread falsehoods that his supporters believed. Some rioters involved in the Capitol insurrection have expressed regret for believing Trump’s lies, while others continued to maintain their belief. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump for his refusal to accept the election results, questioning his temperament, ability to process facts, and calling it deeply troubling. The aftermath of the January 6th attack on the Capitol included injuries to over 140 police officers, several of whom later died by suicide. Trump has shown support for the Capitol riot defendants, calling them patriots and expressing intentions to pardon many of them. Over 1,400 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection, with over 1,000 convictions and more than 500 defendants receiving prison sentences. Trump’s rhetoric during the 2020 debate played a role in the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial, with prosecutors linking the group’s actions to Trump’s words.

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