As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Donald Trump is expected to echo his previous false claims of election fraud, mirroring his actions following the 2020 election.

This rhetoric poses a significant threat to democracy, particularly if a major candidate, like Trump, refuses to accept the election results.

Polling indicates a significant lack of trust in Trump's willingness to concede if he loses, with only 30% of voters believing he would accept defeat.

Trump's campaign has established an extensive 'election integrity' initiative, which has already filed over 130 lawsuits and mobilized more than 230,000 volunteers to monitor polls on Election Day.

In Pennsylvania, Trump has made unfounded claims about fraudulent voter registrations and ballots, suggesting widespread cheating is occurring, despite investigations revealing these claims to be based on suspicious applications.

Republican officials, including Gabriel Sterling from Georgia, emphasize the importance of accepting election outcomes to maintain the integrity of the democratic process.

At rallies, Trump has emphasized his belief in widespread electoral fraud, stating, 'The only thing that can stop us is the cheating,' without providing evidence to support his claims.

The events of the 2020 election, where Trump prematurely declared victory and attempted to overturn his loss, culminated in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, highlighting the potential consequences of his rhetoric.

Despite Trump's claims, investigations and data show that the U.S. voting system remains secure, and allegations of widespread fraud are largely unfounded.

Trump has repeatedly asserted that noncitizens vote illegally in large numbers, a claim debunked by election experts who note that illegal voting by noncitizens is extremely rare.

Democrats are concerned that Trump may attempt to disrupt the election process again this year, as he has avoided directly addressing those concerns.

Local election officials have clarified that investigations are focused on suspicious voter registration applications, not actual votes, affirming that the election system is functioning as intended.