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Debunked Chart Claims Voting Irregularities in 2020 Election
A debunked chart on social media falsely claims to show evidence of voting irregularities in the 2020 US presidential election. Election officials reported no significant issues, and investigations confirmed Biden's victory.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsElectionSocial MediaMisinformationVoting
Zero HedgeAssociated PressU.s. Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
Donald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisJen Easterly
- How does the chart's design mislead viewers?
- The chart's vertical axis starts at 50 million instead of zero, exaggerating the difference in vote counts and creating a false impression of irregularities.
- What is the main claim of the chart circulating on social media?
- A chart circulating on social media falsely claims to show evidence of voting irregularities in the 2020 US presidential election, based on misleadingly high vote totals.
- What is the official response to the claims of voting irregularities?
- Despite claims of widespread fraud, election officials reported no significant issues, and investigations confirmed Biden's victory with minimal instances of voter fraud.
- How does voter turnout and party support differ between 2020 and 2024?
- Voter turnout in 2024 is projected to be lower than in 2020, with a shift in support away from Democrats, particularly among Hispanic voters.
- What is the conclusion regarding the allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election?
- The claims in the chart have been debunked multiple times. US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Jen Easterly stated that there is no evidence of malicious activity impacting election security.