Trump Nominees Refuse to Acknowledge 2020 Election Loss
Trump’s nominees to federal judgeships are increasingly evading direct answers to whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, with all 40 reviewed by Demand Justice offering misleading or false responses. Instead of acknowledging Biden’s victory, these nominees cite Biden’s certification by Congress or his service as president, a tactic mirroring Republican lawmakers and suggesting a litmus test for loyalty to Trump. This trend extends to other basic questions, such as the January 6th Capitol attack, with nominees characterizing it vaguely and demonstrating a pattern of deflection that indicates a willingness to perpetuate Trump’s false claims.