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Trump's biggest & worst lies aren't about the "rigged" 2020 election
By Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld at LGBTQ Nation
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
In his June 9 interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press, Donald Trump returned again to his loathsome “Big Lie” that he won the 2020 presidential election due to massive fraud in the states that declared Biden as the winner. Ever since November 3, 2020, Trump has sung this Faustian leitm
Why this matters
Donald Trump's repeated claims of a "rigged" 2020 election have significant implications for the LGBTQ+ community, as they reflect a broader disregard for democratic norms and human rights. The characteristics of fascism, as outlined by Lawrence Britt, are particularly relevant in this context, as they include disdain for human rights and rampant sexism, both of which have been evident in Trump's policies and rhetoric. The LGBTQ+ community, which has historically been marginalized and excluded from political power, is particularly vulnerable to the erosion of democratic norms and the rise of authoritarianism. Trump's lies and attempts to undermine the election process also have the potential to disenfranchise LGBTQ+ individuals and limit their access to the political process. As the LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for equal rights and protections, it is essential to recognize the threat posed by Trump's actions and rhetoric, and to mobilize against efforts to undermine democracy and human rights.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In his June 9 interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press, Donald Trump returned again to his loathsome “Big Lie” that he won the 2020 presidential election due to massive fraud in the states that declared Biden as the winner. Ever since November 3, 2020, Trump has sung this Faustian leitm
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