By Matt Underwood Jack Smith, in the course of his investigations, has seemingly revealed a pivotal truth about Donald Trump and the 2020 election. The core of the matter centers on the fact that Trump, according to Smith’s findings, privately acknowledged to others that he lost the election, a stark contrast to his persistent public claims of widespread fraud and a stolen victory. This dichotomy, the divergence between his private admissions and public pronouncements, paints a revealing picture.
The revelation that Trump admitted defeat privately, while publicly maintaining a narrative of election theft, speaks volumes about his motivations. It suggests a calculated strategy, a deliberate effort to manipulate public perception for his own ends. The comments reflect a pattern of behavior where Trump would publicly state one thing, often to his base, and then contradict himself moments later or admit the truth in private. This duality, this constant flip-flopping, speaks to a deeply ingrained pattern of cognitive dissonance.
The implications of this acknowledgement, if proven true, are significant. It underscores the deliberate nature of Trump’s post-election claims, potentially suggesting they were not based on genuine belief but rather a calculated effort to maintain power and influence. The fact that the Supreme Court, including justices appointed by Trump himself, refused to hear cases alleging voter fraud further supports the idea that Trump was fully aware the election was not stolen.
The question then arises: what are the consequences? Can Trump still be prosecuted? The rules of prosecuting a former president are tricky, and any action has to consider political and societal consequences. But if Trump knowingly spread lies about a stolen election, and if those lies contributed to events like the January 6th insurrection, it’s difficult to argue there should be no consequences. There’s also the question of whether this information is being released to influence other investigations, potentially including impeachment proceedings.
The situation is a clear example of gaslighting, as Trump knowingly lied to his supporters and other Americans, and the comments suggest that he knew his claims were false. The fact that he could not keep track of his own lies is also worth noting. The contrast between his private admissions and his public statements is quite stark, and it’s hard to reconcile the two. He’s said things like, “Can you believe I lost to this fuckin guy,” and, “we lost.” Yet, he continues to assert he won the 2020 election. This suggests a deep disconnect from reality, a willful disregard for truth.
The fact that Trump’s own hand-picked judges didn’t find enough evidence to even question the election should be definitive proof that he was aware that he lost. The refusal to accept defeat isn’t merely a matter of pride; it’s a denial of reality that has had real-world consequences, like the attack on the Capitol. This pattern, of publicly shouting “rigged,” while privately admitting defeat, is not just a matter of political gamesmanship. It points to a deep-seated issue of narcissism and a pathological need to win, even if it means distorting the truth.
The continued refusal of Trump and his supporters to accept the election results has had a corrosive effect on the country. It has played down the integrity of elections and led to the widespread adoption of falsehoods. The public’s confusion and acceptance of Trump’s statements has emboldened him to continue using the same tactics, even in future elections.
Ultimately, the revelation that Trump acknowledged his loss in private is not a surprise to those who have been following this saga. The fact that he would privately admit he lost, yet publicly claim the opposite, seems almost inevitable given his personality. However, the comments and reports are significant, as they could be pivotal for ongoing legal proceedings and help to hold him accountable. The only “winning” outcome here would be a clear reckoning with the truth and the consequences of its manipulation.