Are Americans witnessing a coup? Before the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the case was arguable, but not a slam dunk. After the Capitol was breached, the case became more clear cut, experts say. The questions stem from President Donald Trump�
Publication: election 2020
Poynter→ Is this a coup? Some history and context to help you decide
Are Americans witnessing a coup? Before the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the case was arguable, but not a slam dunk. After the Capitol was breached, the case became more clear cut, experts say. The questions stem from President Donald Trump�
Poynter→ Congress will formally count electoral votes for president on Jan. 6. Here’s what you need to know.
The 2020 presidential election cycle is almost over. After the voting, the counting, the legal challenges, and the casting of the electoral college votes in December, a joint session of Congress will formally count the electoral votes for president at
Poynter→ What is a coup?
Amid the pressure of a House impeachment inquiry in 2019, President Donald Trump continued to stoke the idea that he’s the victim of a coup — shorthand for “coup d’etat,” a French term that means the overthrow of the government. ̶
Snopes→ Gallup ‘Most Admired Man’ Poll Not Indicative of Electoral Fraud
Future White House occupants have figured prominently — but not consistently — when Gallup has asked Americans to name the man they admire most.
Snopes→ Does Trump’s Residency Change Mean He Committed Voter Fraud in 2018 or 2020?
In most states, the law provides for a broad interpretation of "residency" when it comes to elections.
Snopes→ Has Bill Barr Been Appointed to the Board Of Dominion Voting Systems?
The election services company is one of several businesses that contain the word "Dominion."
Snopes→ Did Trey Gowdy Say He Was ‘Madder Than Hell’ at Pelosi’s COVID-Relief Remarks?
The former Republican Congressman responded with outrage at remarks the Democratic House Speaker made in December 2020.
Snopes→ No, Trump Isn’t ‘Tactically’ Implementing Voter Interference Sanctions
A fear mongering copypasta meme made its way around social media, raising anxiety.
Snopes→ Did Putin Acknowledge Biden’s Win Before Mitch McConnell?
Some onlookers attempted to read between the lines of the two leaders' remarks.
Snopes→ No, Joe Biden’s Nephew Doesn’t Own Dominion Voting Systems
The claim is just one iteration of a conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems.
Snopes→ Did Nevada GOP Electors Vote for Trump?
Pretending to cast a ballot is not the same thing as casting a ballot.
Snopes→ 4 Stabbed, 1 Shot at Trump Rally Skirmishes
Nearly 30 people were arrested in disturbances hours after weekend rallies in support of baseless claims that the U.S. president had won a second term.
Snopes→ Dangerously Viral: How Trump, Supporters Spread False Claims
Cries of voter fraud have persisted loudly in an online media ecosystem where pro-Trump Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and fringe websites readily circulate unchecked or misleading claims about the voting process.
Snopes→ Was ‘Loser’ Projected Onto the Lawn of Trump’s Scottish Golf Course?
A Scottish activist group protested against U.S. President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud with a unique light show at Trump Turnberry.
Snopes→ Sidney Powell Lawsuit Cites Election Fraud in Non-Existent MI County
Can a candidate receive more than 100% of the vote, recorded in a locale that isn't real?
Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: Fraudulent ‘Vote Dumps’ Gave Biden the Election
Do not attribute to conspiracy what can easily be explained by demographics.
Snopes→ Pennsylvania Certifies Biden As Winner of Presidential Vote
The Pennsylvania State Department “certified the results of the November 3 election in Pennsylvania for president and vice president of the United States,” Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, tweeted.
Snopes→ Did Emily Murphy Attend a Trump Rally in a ‘F*ck Your Feelings’ Shirt?
As the head of the General Services Administration drew political attention in November 2020, she also found herself at the center of unfounded rumors.
Snopes→ No, Barr Didn’t Call ‘Emergency Meeting’ after ‘Major’ Post-Election Discovery
The year 2020 was challenging enough without junk news forcing us to travel backwards in time.
Snopes→ No, Barr Didn’t Call ‘Emergency Meeting’ after ‘Major’ Post-Election Discovery
The year 2020 was challenging enough without junk news forcing us to travel backwards in time.
Snopes→ Were 2,600 Uncounted Votes Found in Floyd County, Georgia?
The discovery was made during a state audit.
Snopes→ Did California Issue ‘Unlawful’ Mail-In Ballots?
A ruling from a Sutter County judge said an executive order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom was "void" and "unconstitutional."
Snopes→ Did the RNC Chairwoman Delete a Tweet Suggesting Biden Won?
Two days later the chair tweeted a new and very different message.
Snopes→ When US Politicians Spread Lies on Social Media, Who Is Responsible?
The transition periods between presidential administrations are known to be sensitive. This one has been chaos.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Say ‘Who Gives a F*ck about Christmas Stuff’?
The quote reportedly was featured in a secretly recorded discussion between Melania Trump and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former top aide to the first lady.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Facebook Remove the Title of ‘President’ from Donald Trump and Designate Him as a ‘Political Candidate’?
On November 13 2020, pundit Dinesh D’Souza asserted on Twitter that Facebook had “removed” the designation of “President” from Donald Trump’s verified Facebook page, downgrading him instead to a mere “politica
Snopes→ Did a Pennsylvania Judge Rule Out Some Mail-In Ballots?
A viral YouTube video claimed: "TRUMP TEAM WIN: MAJOR Legal Win For President Trump IN PENNSYLVANIA."
Snopes→ Military Voters Fear They’re Part of Unsupported Fraud Claim
There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election despite President Donald Trump's claims.
Snopes→ Does Everylegalvote.com Show Impact of Voter Fraud on 2020 Elections?
A website presenting itself as an educational tool on the integrity of U.S. elections bases its extrapolations on debunked rumors and hoaxes.
Snopes→ Did Boxing Champ Joe Frazier Vote ‘From His Grave’?
Arguably, scarier things have happened in 2020.
Snopes→ Did Trump Promise ‘Tremendous Stimulus Package Immediately After the Election’?
The IRS sent out the first stimulus check payments in April 2020, and American families have been awaiting word on when a second round of relief may be coming.
Snopes→ Trump’s Name Spotted in Johnson’s Biden Congratulations
The words “Trump” and “second term” could be seen faintly in the background of the message from Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister.
Snopes→ Is Joe Biden’s Dog Unusually Big?
The U.S. president-elect's dog is definitely not small.
Poynter→ What does it mean when the media ‘calls’ an election?
Major news networks and the Associated Press have declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election. What now? Here’s what we know. What does the media’s “call” of a winner actually mean? The media’s “call” o
Snopes→ Was the Ballot of Deceased Man Named William Bradley Counted in Michigan?
During the 2020 presidential contest, false information on the internet spread faster than facts.
Snopes→ Did Bannon Say He’d Put Fauci’s and FBI Director Wray’s ‘Heads on Pikes’?
The podcaster and Breitbart executive has been described as a "Trump loyalist."
Snopes→ This Video Does Not Show a Ballot Box Being Snuck Into a Detroit Counting Facility
Even the most innocuous actions can be made to seem sinister when presented with a healthy heap of paranoia.
Snopes→ GOP Senator: No Evidence to Support Trump Vote-Fraud Claims
Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, whose state is a key battleground in the presidential election, said "There’s simply no evidence anyone has shown me of any widespread corruption or fraud."
Snopes→ Are 9.7M Votes for Trump Missing in California?
False conspiracy theories following the 2020 election continue to spread on social media.