Trump Claims 2020 Election Was Rigged, Declares 2024 Victory “Too Big to Rig” During Inauguration Speech
In a striking return to the political spotlight, former President Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time on Monday, asserting that the 2020 elections were “totally rigged” while confidently proclaiming that his recent victory in 2024 was “too big to rig.” Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, Trump reiterated his long-standing claims of election fraud and expressed his belief that the Republican Party’s strong performance in the latest elections was a clear indication of his enduring popularity.
“2020, by the way, that election was totally rigged but that’s OK. That was a rigged election,” Trump declared, setting the tone for a speech that blended nostalgia with defiance. He emphasized that had he believed he lost, he would not have sought the presidency again, stating, “That’s like the ultimate poll, right? But I knew how well we did, and this time we made it too big to rig.”
Trump’s return to power as the 47th president of the United States marks a significant moment in American politics, especially given the controversies surrounding his previous term. He reflected on his past electoral battles, including his defeat of Hillary Clinton, and claimed that he garnered more votes in 2020 than any other candidate in history. “We got millions of votes again… I got 9 million votes more than anybody else had got,” he boasted, reinforcing his narrative of electoral success.
One of the key points Trump made during his speech was his critique of the polling industry. He explained why he believed the polls had underestimated his support during the 2024 election, suggesting that many potential voters were reluctant to share their preferences with pollsters due to a distrust of the media. “So when you call somebody from Trump, who are you voting for? They would say it’s none of your business. That was about 40 percent of people they called,” he said, highlighting a disconnect between polling predictions and actual voter sentiment.
Trump’s assertions come in the wake of a surprising Republican victory in the 2024 elections, where he managed to secure all seven swing states and win the popular vote. This outcome defied expectations set by many opinion polls, which had predicted a close race with Vice President Kamala Harris. The former president’s ability to rally support across various demographics and regions played a crucial role in his electoral success.
In his inaugural address, Trump proclaimed the dawn of a “golden age of America,” framing his recent election as a mandate to reverse what he described as a “horrible betrayal” of the American people. “From this moment on, America’s decline is over,” he declared, promising to restore faith, wealth, democracy, and freedom to the nation.
As Trump embarks on this new chapter of his political career, his claims of election rigging and his bold declarations about the future of America are sure to resonate with his base, while also igniting debates across the political spectrum. Whether his assertions will hold sway in the broader national conversation remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Donald Trump is back, and he’s ready to make his mark once again.
