The Left hates Trump and they are doing everything they can to stop him. And they are even trying to turn his own allies against him.
But a top Governor has stood up for Trump after this most recent attack from the Left.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum stood firm in his defense of former President Donald Trump during a recent interview on NBC. He echoed the concerns many Republicans have about ensuring the integrity of U.S. elections.
The exchange with host Kristen Welker came after Trump made a social media post reiterating his commitment to holding accountable those who engage in election fraud.
Trump’s post, which has sparked significant discussion, read:
“CEASE & DESIST: I, together with many Attorneys and Legal Scholars, am watching the Sanctity of the 2024 Presidential Election very closely because I know, better than most, the rampant Cheating and Skullduggery that has taken place by the Democrats in the 2020 Presidential Election. It was a Disgrace to our Nation! Therefore, the 2024 Election, where Votes have just started being cast, will be under the closest professional scrutiny and, WHEN I WIN, those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law, which will include long term prison sentences so that this Depravity of Justice does not happen again. We cannot let our Country further devolve into a Third World Nation, AND WE WON’T! Please beware that this legal exposure extends to Lawyers, Political Operatives, Donors, Illegal Voters, & Corrupt Election Officials. Those involved in unscrupulous behavior will be sought out, caught, and prosecuted at levels, unfortunately, never seen before in our Country.”
Trump’s message was clear: he and his team are dedicated to ensuring that the 2024 election is conducted fairly and that those who attempt to subvert the democratic process will face serious consequences.
However, as is often the case, the media wasted no time in twisting Trump’s words. Kristen Welker, during her interview with Governor Burgum, claimed that Trump was “threatening election workers” with his post.
This accusation is not only unfounded but also reflects a broader trend in which Trump’s calls for accountability are mischaracterized as dangerous or incendiary.
Burgum, to his credit, did not allow Welker’s framing to go unchallenged. He pointed out that Trump’s concern is not about threatening anyone but about ensuring that elections are “free and fair.”
Burgum emphasized the importance of following rules across the nation’s more than 3,000 counties, each with its own election regulations. The diversity of these rules makes it all the more critical to maintain the integrity of the election process.
Gov. Doug Burgum: "Trump Is Saying If We're Going To Have Free And Fair Elections, Everybody Has To Follow The Rules" https://t.co/ZOQkz5bQOs pic.twitter.com/ayOK8bgvm7
— RCP Video (@rcpvideo) September 8, 2024
What Burgum and Trump are addressing is the growing lack of trust in the U.S. electoral system. This distrust was exacerbated in 2020, a year marred by unprecedented changes to election procedures, often enacted unilaterally by state officials under the guise of pandemic safety. These changes included widespread mail-in voting, extended deadlines, and relaxed voter ID requirements — measures that many believe opened the door to potential fraud.
Burgum highlighted an often-overlooked aspect of election integrity: the importance of accurate voter rolls. He pointed out that some states have only just begun to clean up their voter databases, removing individuals who no longer live in the state or who have passed away.
This simple yet crucial step is one that Burgum, with his background in technology, likened to maintaining an up-to-date customer database. The idea that outdated voter rolls could be used to send out ballots is not only inefficient but also opens the door to potential abuse.
The controversy surrounding Trump’s post and the ensuing media narrative is emblematic of the double standards that pervade discussions of election integrity.
Democrats, who frequently raise alarms about the sanctity of democracy, seem less concerned when questions arise about potential misconduct on their side. They argue that any attempt to investigate or address these concerns is an attack on democracy itself.
Yet, as Burgum pointed out, ensuring clean and accurate voter rolls is “just common sense.” It’s a straightforward measure that everyone should support, regardless of political affiliation. Unfortunately, common sense seems to be in short supply among those more interested in maintaining power than in preserving the integrity of the democratic process.
The real question Americans should be asking is not whether Trump’s post was threatening, but why there is so much resistance to ensuring free and fair elections. Why is it that efforts to secure our elections are met with such hostility from the left and their allies in the media? If there is nothing to hide, why the fear of scrutiny?
Burgum’s defense of Trump is a reminder that accountability is not a threat — it’s a cornerstone of democracy. Those who cheat, whether through illegal voting, corruption, or any other means, undermine the very foundation of our nation.
They should be held to account, and it is only through rigorous oversight and enforcement of election laws that we can begin to restore faith in our electoral process.
As we approach the 2024 election, it is crucial that we remain vigilant. The stakes are too high to allow the sanctity of our elections to be compromised.
Governor Burgum’s defense of Trump is not just about supporting a fellow Republican; it’s about standing up for the principles that have made America the beacon of democracy it is today.
We must demand transparency, fairness, and accountability in our elections. Anything less is a disservice to the American people and a threat to the future of our republic.
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