Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump warned Fox News host Sean Hannity Monday night that he believed the November general election would be rigged.
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He made the claim after first suggesting that US Senator Bernie Sanders never had a chance of winning the Democratic presidential nomination because the party’s primary contest had been “rigged” in favour of Hillary Clinton.
Donald Trump suggested on Monday that United States democracy can be rigged.
He continued: “And I’m afraid the election is going to be rigged”. If I didn’t win by massive landslides. She said she is still too grief-stricken by her son’s death. Some of you people think you have good jobs …
Donald Trump on Tuesday said Hillary Clinton’s plan to tackle the nation’s infrastructure problems isn’t aggressive enough, saying at least twice as much money as Mrs. Clinton is proposing is needed for the effort. “I think it’s just where we direct our attention and what’s actually worth getting media coverage”, Alexander told NBC before the rally.
“I think we have widespread voter fraud, but the first thing that Trump needs to do is begin talking about it constantly”, Stone said.
The Republican nominee’s extraordinary claim – one he did not back up with any immediate evidence – would seem to threaten the tradition of peacefully contested elections and challenge the very essence of a fair democratic process.
Trump also went after Clinton on her campaign fundraising, claiming she has raised $48.5 million “from hedge funds” while the New York City businessman said he has received $19,000 – and might send it back.
He hit out at the current US President as well as the recently crowned Democrat candidate for overseeing the growth of ISIS.
Davis said he also saw Trump speak in Columbus in March and Cincinnati in July.
Trump did not elaborate on his contention and a request to his campaign for additional explanation was not immediately returned.
Trump has not been shy about asserting that the electoral process has been “rigged” in the past.
If Trump loses, and if 2012 or his comments on Monday are any guide – America may have another chance to demonstrate the strength of its democracy. As Trump spoke, nearly all of the chairs laid out by the campaign around the stage were full. Even if we set aside the prospect of widespread violence from his supporters, Trump’s comments risk delegitimizing a Clinton victory-and as result, an ensuing Clinton presidency-in the eyes of many Americans.
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While House Speaker Paul Ryan said a “religious test” for entering the USA is “not reflective of the country’s fundamental values”, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush termed remarks as “disrespectful” in targetting a family that endured the “ultimate sacrifice” for the country.
