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Donald Trump — Constitutional rules and the 2020 election
December 3, 2022 · Former president / presidential candidate
Invoked alleged election fraud to argue that constitutional rules could be set aside; two days later, disputed reports that he wanted to terminate the Constitution.
Elections · Constitutional order