Former tax law professor David Clements recently demonstrated to a group of 30 people in a Long Island social club how to disrupt public meetings if their election concerns are not taken seriously. In the wake of the 2020 election, conspiracy theorists seeking to prove voter fraud have been organizing nationwide to ensure election integrity. This effort involves training localized right-wing activists to collect evidence of fraud, pressure officials, and disrupt certification processes. This network of activists has held thousands of meetings, spreading debunked conspiracy theories and baseless claims about election fraud. Key players in this movement include individuals like Clements, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, and former Trump lawyer Cleta Mitchell.
These activists position the upcoming elections as a battle between good and evil, often referring to it as the last chance to save America. They have developed a sophisticated infrastructure for training local activists, including organizations like True the Vote, Honest Elections Project, and The America Project. Local activists have already taken actions, such as persuading officials to stop using electronic voting machines. They plan to take further steps during the upcoming elections, such as conducting penetration tests on machines.
While these efforts have had some impact at the county level, experts do not believe they will be enough to change election outcomes. Election officials have expressed concerns about the tactics used by these activists, noting that they create challenges in their work and could potentially lead to post-election unrest. Overall, despite the organized efforts to challenge electoral outcomes, legal experts anticipate that the established electoral system will withstand these challenges.
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