Former President Donald Trump continues to assert that he was cheated out of the 2020 election and claims the upcoming election will also be fraudulent.

His rhetoric suggests widespread electoral fraud, potentially laying the groundwork for legal challenges should he lose.

Despite a lack of evidence for widespread fraud in 2020, Trump has threatened severe legal consequences for those he accuses of election fraud.

As the election approaches, over 60 million Americans have already voted, indicating strong engagement in the electoral process despite Trump's claims.

Concerns have arisen from Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's push to remove 1,600 suspected non-citizens from voter rolls, which some fear may disenfranchise legitimate voters.

Gabriel Sterling, Georgia's Republican chief operating officer, has stressed the importance of accepting election results to uphold democratic integrity.

The narrative of widespread voter fraud has been amplified by misinformation campaigns, complicating efforts to combat falsehoods surrounding the electoral process.

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins in 2024, Trump may again claim her victory is due to cheating, despite competitive polling.

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.

In Pennsylvania, Trump has made unfounded claims about fraudulent voter registrations, despite officials confirming that only suspicious applications are being investigated.

The erosion of trust in the electoral process poses a significant threat to democracy, particularly if major candidates refuse to accept election outcomes.

Reports indicate that Trump allies are preparing to contest election results if he loses, mirroring tactics used after the 2020 election.