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Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate

Trump falsely claims Jon Ossoff's Georgia election illegitimate, signaling geopolitical election integrity dispute.

Context

What happened: At a rally in Dalton, Georgia, Donald Trump repeated claims that the 2020 Georgia election was fraudulent and said Jon Ossoff was never elected. Ossoff faces Mike Collins in November. Key numbers: Rally began about 2pm; Trump took the stage about 4.20pm, 80 minutes late. About 1,200 people packed the grandstands, with about 300 standing unshaded. Why it matters: Trump said Ossoff does not represent Georgia's values as Ossoff holds a polling lead over Collins. Trump also dismissed criticism of living costs tied to the Iran war, which has raised gasoline and diesel prices.

What changed

At a rally in Dalton, Georgia, Donald Trump repeated claims that the 2020 Georgia election was fraudulent and said Jon Ossoff was never elected. Ossoff faces Mike Collins in November.

Why it matters

Trump said Ossoff does not represent Georgia's values as Ossoff holds a polling lead over Collins. Trump also dismissed criticism of living costs tied to the Iran war, which has raised gasoline and diesel prices.

Sources

guardian