Can a steady diet of lies and innuendo overcome the truth? This question looms large in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, as the cries that it was lost or stolen due to voter fraud continue unabated. But what if the very person who claimed voter fraud paid an expert to find evidence, only to have that expert uncover no substantial proof? Ken Block, the expert hired by former President Donald Trump’s campaign, reveals the truth about his investigation. In his company’s in-depth analysis, detailed in depositions taken by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, it is revealed that no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to change the outcome of any election was found. This message was directly communicated to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Yet, despite these findings, the cries persist, fueled by a steady diet of innuendo, misrepresentations, and outright lies. Giuliani’s admission of lying about voter fraud in Georgia and the lack of balanced reporting further contribute to the hardening of hearts and minds against the truth.
1. Trump’s assertion of voter fraud
In November 2020, former President Donald Trump claimed that voter fraud had influenced the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. To support these allegations, his campaign hired an expert in voter data, Ken Block, to investigate and provide evidence.
2. Lack of evidence
Block’s company conducted an extensive analysis, the findings of which were detailed in depositions taken by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. The analysis revealed no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to change the outcome of any election.
3. Subpoenaed investigations
The findings of Block’s analysis were also subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith’s federal investigation and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation in Georgia. The emails and documents presented in these investigations showed that the voter data available to the campaign contained no evidence of large-scale voter fraud based on data mining and fraud analytics.
4. Disproven claims
Block further highlighted that claims of voter fraud made by others were verified as false, including providing proof of why those claims were debunked. Despite these disproofs, the cries that the election was stolen due to voter fraud persist, perpetuated by stump speeches, lawsuits, and misleading efforts.
5. Importance of addressing systemic weaknesses
Rather than perpetuating unfounded claims of voter fraud, Block emphasized the need to address systemic weaknesses in the election system. This includes strengthening national election infrastructure, combating gerrymandering, and ensuring fair and competitive elections. Maintaining baseless lies about voter fraud undermines faith in the democratic foundation of the country.
In conclusion, Ken Block’s firsthand account as the expert hired by the Trump campaign to investigate voter fraud in the 2020 election provides valuable insight into the ongoing claims of election theft. Despite conducting an in-depth analysis and finding no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to change the outcome of any election, the cries that the election was lost or stolen persist. Block’s findings, which have been subpoenaed by federal and state investigations, further confirm the lack of large-scale voter fraud based on data mining and fraud analytics. The perpetuation of lies, innuendo, and misrepresentations surrounding voter fraud undermines faith in our democracy and hinders efforts to address systemic weaknesses in our election systems. It is crucial to focus on strengthening election integrity, combating gerrymandering, and promoting fair and competitive elections rather than perpetuating baseless claims that erode trust in the democratic process. Block’s account serves as a reminder that if voter fraud had truly impacted the 2020 election, it would have already been proven.