Report Reveals Violations in Handling of Pennsylvania Ballots Under Trump Administration

A new report from the U.S. Department of Justice has shed light on how former President Donald Trump’s false narrative of a stolen election was fueled by lies and misinformation. The report revealed that a U.S. attorney mishandled an investigation into nine Pennsylvania ballots that were mistakenly discarded in 2020, leading to Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud. This incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and how minor errors in election administration can be exploited by bad-faith actors to undermine confidence in the electoral process.

The ballots in question, which were from Luzerne County, were mistakenly thrown out by a “mentally impaired” seasonal worker who made a simple mistake. Despite the FBI’s findings that there was no malicious intent behind the mishandling of the ballots, Trump and his campaign seized on the incident to push their false narrative of election fraud. This case underscores the importance of maintaining trust in the electoral system and the need for accurate information to combat misinformation that can erode confidence in democracy. (Source: [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/30/voting-mail-election-2020-paranoia-433356))

Donald Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a significant threat to democracy by eroding public trust in the electoral process and sowing division among Americans. His willingness to spread false information and manipulate facts for personal gain undermines the foundation of a fair and transparent democratic system. It is crucial for the public to remain vigilant against misinformation and hold leaders accountable for their actions to protect the integrity of elections and uphold the principles of democracy.