Summary

Donald Trump and Republicans are falsely framing his 2024 election win as a historic “landslide” and sweeping mandate, despite the data showing otherwise.

Trump won the popular vote by just 1.6%, the smallest margin for a winning president since 1968, and his 307 electoral votes rank low in U.S. history.

Crucial Senate and House gains were limited, with Republicans relying on gerrymandering for their narrow House majority.

This exaggeration of victory serves to justify potential power expansions, but the facts debunk claims of an unprecedented or overwhelming mandate.

  • JaggedRobotPubes@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    It’s not gonna win anything and we shouldn’t act like it will.

    Still, no reason not to be correct about it. He’s gonna try and make his delusions national news, so, gotta have the reality out there.