In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump reiterated claims that the 2020 presidential election was subject to widespread fraud. Specifically, Trump alleged that officials in Michigan “rigged” the election process to prevent his victory in the state. These comments have drawn attention because they challenge the legitimacy of the electoral process in a state where Trump was officially declared the winner on the same ballot he is now criticizing.

The former president’s remarks are part of a broader, ongoing narrative he has maintained since leaving office regarding the integrity of the 2020 election. While Trump continues to insist that the results were manipulated, election officials from both parties, as well as numerous state and federal courts, have consistently found no evidence of systemic fraud that would have altered the outcome of the election. The Independent reports that Trump’s latest comments serve to keep the topic of election integrity at the forefront of his political messaging, despite the factual contradiction regarding his performance in Michigan.