Trump Fills Government With Supporters of 2020 Election Fraud Claims

Former president has appointed individuals who backed his false assertions about the 2020 election.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump has long promoted conspiracy theories about voting, designed to explain his 2020 electoral defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. Now, Trump is filling his new government with people who supported his false claims of election fraud.

Why it matters

Trump's appointments raise concerns about the integrity of the political process and the potential for continued efforts to undermine confidence in U.S. elections, even after his presidency ended.

The details

Trump has appointed several individuals to key government positions who have backed his unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was "stolen" from him through widespread voter fraud. These appointees could wield influence over election policies and procedures, potentially sowing further doubt about the legitimacy of future votes.

  • Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden on November 3, 2020.
  • Trump has been making false claims about election fraud since before the 2020 vote took place.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden but has continued to promote false claims of widespread voter fraud.

Joe Biden

The current president of the United States who defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election.

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What they’re saying

“The 2020 election was the most secure in American history.”

— Chris Krebs, Former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (New York Times)

“There is no credible evidence of significant fraud that would have altered the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.”

— William Barr, Former U.S. Attorney General (The Associated Press)

The takeaway

Trump's continued efforts to undermine confidence in U.S. elections, even after leaving office, pose a serious threat to the integrity of the democratic process. His appointments of individuals who support his false claims could enable further attempts to sow doubt and disrupt future elections.