During a recent rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, former President Donald Trump made false claims about winning the state in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. Despite his assertions, official election results show that President Joe Biden won New Mexico in 2020 by a significant margin, and Hillary Clinton secured the state in 2016.
Trump's statement at the rally included remarks such as, 'We almost won it twice. And let me tell you, I believe we won it twice.' He went on to express his confidence in winning New Mexico, despite the clear election outcomes that favored his opponents.
In the 2020 election, Biden defeated Trump in New Mexico by over 10 percentage points, while Clinton had a similar lead over Trump in the state in 2016, winning by more than eight points. Despite these results, Trump has not formally conceded the 2020 election and continues to propagate false claims about the validity of the election process.
Trump's unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud and rigged elections have been a recurring theme in his post-election rhetoric. His refusal to accept the outcome of the 2020 election has fueled ongoing debates about the integrity of the electoral system and the impact of misinformation on public trust in democratic processes.
While Trump's assertions may resonate with some of his supporters, the official election results stand as a testament to the democratic process and the will of the voters in New Mexico. Biden's victory in 2020 and Clinton's win in 2016 reflect the preferences of the electorate in the state, underscoring the importance of respecting the outcomes of free and fair elections.
