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Trump is trying to be a "victim" rather than a "loser". In a press conference at the Republican National Committee on the 12th, Trump, who is being investigated for fraud in connection with the 2020 presidential election, claimed that he was the victim of a "witch hunt" and "election interference" without providing any evidence. At the press conference, which was expected to be a "big announcement" by some media outlets, Trump did not present any new evidence to support his claims of election fraud. Instead, he repeatedly claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" and that he was the victim of a "rigged" election. He also attacked the media, saying that they were ignoring the "real issues" and instead focusing on "trivial" matters. The press conference was seen as an attempt by Trump to shift the focus away from his own legal troubles and onto the perceived injustices of the election. Despite his claims of being a victim, Trump's lawyers have suffered a series of defeats in court, with many of his lawsuits being dismissed or rejected due to lack of evidence. The former president's attempts to portray himself as a victim have been met with skepticism by many, who see it as a transparent attempt to avoid accountability for his actions. Trump's allies have also been accused of trying to intimidate election officials and undermine the democratic process. The 2020 presidential election was widely praised as being free and fair, with numerous international observers and fact-checkers finding no evidence of widespread fraud. Despite this, Trump has continued to push false claims of election fraud, which have been widely debunked by experts and fact-checkers. The issue is expected to continue to be a source of controversy, with Trump's allies vowing to continue pushing his claims of election fraud. In the face of this, the Biden administration has emphasized the importance of protecting the democratic process and ensuring the integrity of elections. The administration has also highlighted the need for lawmakers to work together to address the issue of election security and prevent similar attempts to undermine the democratic process in the future.

·hani.co.kr

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