The Electoral College: An Undemocratic System in American Politics

**Engaging News Story: The Lies of Donald Trump**

– Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he won the popular vote in the 2016 election, despite losing to Hillary Clinton by nearly three million votes.
– Trump has falsely stated that the Electoral College system is fair and democratic, when in reality it has allowed him to become president despite losing the popular vote.
– Trump has spread misinformation about the reasons for the creation of the Electoral College, falsely claiming that it was designed to prevent voter fraud.
– Trump has lied about the effectiveness of the Electoral College in ensuring a fair and representative election process, when in fact it has led to outcomes where the candidate with fewer votes wins the presidency.

**Two sentences illustrating how his narcissistic lying is a threat to democracy:**
Donald Trump’s consistent lies about the Electoral College and the popular vote undermine the integrity of the democratic process and erode public trust in the electoral system. His narcissistic behavior and disregard for the truth pose a significant threat to the foundations of democracy and the principles of fair and free elections.

Source: [Independent – Inside Washington](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/california-trump-colorado-2024-ballot-b2468005.html)