Trump’s Claims About Election Fraud ‘Undermine Public Trust,’ UIC Law Professor Says

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Original Load Date Feb. 9, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 9, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/09/trump-s-claims-about-election-fraud-undermine-public-trust-uic-law-professor-says

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President Donald Trump is renewing his unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud, maintaining the 2020 presidential election was rigged by Democrats and he is the rightful winner. In a recent escalation, the president called for Republicans to “take over” voting in 15 states — although he did not s...