Google News 
At the recent Freedom Summit in Orlando, Florida, former President Donald Trump made a bold yet unfounded claim about his performance in the 2020 election. Addressing a crowd of supporters, Trump asserted that he had won every state, a statement that sharply contradicts official election results and has been widely discredited by numerous sources.
Trump, known for his often controversial and divisive rhetoric, told the audience, “We won every state. We then did great in the election. We got 12 million more votes or so, 12 million more votes than we got the first time”.
However, this claim starkly contrasts with the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election, where Joe Biden secured a victory with 306 electoral votes compared to Trump’s 232. Further escalating his claims, Trump declared, “The whole thing is a lie … the whole election is a lie,” despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
This statement represents one of the most significant falsehoods he has propagated since leaving office, challenging the very foundations of the democratic process.
Summit Exposes GOP Rift
Trump's continued insistence on election fraud has been met with significant criticism and legal challenges.
Over 50 lawsuits alleging electoral irregularities and fraud have been dismissed by U.S. courts, and officials have affirmed the 2020 election as the most secure in American history. Despite this, Trump and his ardent supporters continue to assert these baseless claims.
The Freedom Summit also highlighted the ongoing tension within the Republican Party. Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas, urged voters to reconsider nominating Trump for the 2024 Presidential Race, citing concerns over Trump's potential legal challenges and the need to attract independent voters in November.
Chris Christie, another Republican nomination hopeful and former ally of Trump, criticized the attendees' refusal to acknowledge the truth, emphasizing the need for integrity in the White House. Meanwhile, Trump focused on attacking potential rival Ron DeSantis, claiming credit for his political rise.
As the 2024 election approaches, the Republican Party faces a pivotal choice. The struggle to reconcile Trump’s unfounded claims with the reality of the election results poses a significant challenge, not just for the party but for the integrity of the electoral process in the United States.
