Former President Donald Trump issued a threat on his social media platform, Truth Social, warning that anyone engaging in “unscrupulous behavior” during the 2024 presidential election would face prosecution, including long prison sentences. Trump reiterated his false claims about the 2020 election being stolen through cheating and skullduggery, vowing to closely scrutinize the 2024 election results and prosecute those involved in fraud.
This threat marks a significant escalation from Trump’s previous rhetoric, extending beyond his usual targets to include lawyers, political operatives, donors, and election officials. Election workers like Ruby Freeman and her daughter have already faced threats and false accusations from Trump and his allies following the 2020 election.
Trump’s focus on election integrity was highlighted during a recent speech in Wisconsin, where he emphasized the GOP’s efforts to prevent cheating and suggested that if Democrats are stopped from cheating, he would not need to campaign. Trump’s legal battles following the 2020 election were unsuccessful, but his continued warnings about election interference and legal fights ahead of the 2024 election have raised concerns among some Democrats about the potential for contested results.
A spokesperson for the Trump campaign was not immediately available for comment on Trump’s latest threat.
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