US President Donald Trump addressed the US elections once again a short while ago (Monday), questioning whether anyone believes they were fair. This comment follows the defeat he suffered when his party, the Republicans, lost their majority in both chambers of the legislature—the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Trump: “Does anybody really believe that this “election” were fair? How could the polls be so wrong??? Some early voting “dumps” were so large that it was impossible to win, no matter how many people went to vote. It’s all about the machines (the electronic voting machines), which are far more important than the voter!” The President essentially casts doubt on the reliability of the electronic voting machines—which have been in use in the U.S. for several years—arguing that it does not matter how many voters actually express their preference, as it is the machines that ultimately decide the outcome.
Last week, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance listed four reasons for the Republicans’ electoral defeat, two of which relate to Israel. Vance stated: “The top four answers—cited by almost all respondents—were: ending the war, focusing on the cost of living and inflation, putting America first, and changing our relationship with Israel. Our voters went to the polls, and these four factors explain why many of them voted for the Democrats.”
Later that same day, Trump affirmed Vance’s remarks, acknowledging that they were correct; however, he added that the war involving Iran was “worth it,” and emphasized that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.