Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy last night during an interview on Fox News with host Mark Levin, where he admitted to interfering with the 2020 presidential election and claimed he had “every right” to do so.
In the interview, Trump stated, “Whoever heard you get indicted for interfering with a presidential election where you have every right to do it, you get indicted and your poll numbers go up.” This remark is the latest in a series of statements from Trump regarding the 2020 election, which he continues to assert was stolen, despite multiple investigations and court rulings affirming its legitimacy.
Trump’s comments come amidst ongoing legal battles related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Following his defeat, Trump encouraged supporters to challenge the outcome, culminating in the violent January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He has since defended the rioters, many of whom were charged with attacking law enforcement officers.
The former president’s statements have drawn sharp criticism from political opponents. Sarafina Chitika, a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign, issued a statement condemning Trump’s remarks and his broader political conduct.
“Everything Donald Trump has promised on the campaign trail—from ‘terminating’ the Constitution, to imprisoning his political opponents and promising to rule as a dictator on ‘day one’—makes it clear that he believes he is above the law. Now, Trump is claiming he had ‘every right’ to interfere in the 2020 election. He did not,” Chitika said.
“While Donald Trump is pushing his false history about the past, the American people are ready for a new way forward. They know Vice President Harris is the tough-as-nails prosecutor we need to turn the page on chaos, fear, and division, and uphold the rule of law,” Chitika added.
As Trump continues to influence the Republican Party and its base, his actions and statements regarding election interference remain a contentious issue in American politics. With the 2024 election approaching, his stance on past and future elections will likely be a focal point of debate among voters and candidates alike.
