What’s next for Trump voters who believe the election was stolen?
The reasons for doubting the outcome were many. Misinformation played a role. So did signaling by Republican leaders, first among them Trump.
Updated: December 15, 2020 1:36:18 pm
Supporters of President Donald Trump rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, Dec. 12, 2020. Some supporters of President Trump are certain the election was fraudulent. Others arenÕt so sure. What becomes of their skepticism has important implications for American democracy. (Victor J. Blue/The New York Times)
Written by Sabrina Tavernise
Richard Everit walked with a heavy heart from his hotel to join a rally being held by President Donald Trump’s supporters near the White House on Saturday morning. The Supreme Court had rejected a lawsuit by Texas the night before, extinguishing what little hope he had left for the reelection of Trump, the man who had inspired the first vote of his life.