Trump Brings Election Falsehoods Promoters into Entourage

Former president's inner circle includes those who pushed claims of 2020 loss

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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President Donald Trump, who has long spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 election that he lost to Joe Biden, has now surrounded himself with people who also promoted those falsehoods as he begins his second term in office.

Why it matters

Trump's embrace of those who pushed baseless claims about the 2020 election results raises concerns about the potential for further undermining of democratic norms and institutions during his new presidency.

The details

Several members of Trump's inner circle, including advisers and aides, were instrumental in spreading misinformation about the 2020 election being "stolen" from the former president. These individuals continue to have influential roles in Trump's administration as he begins his second term.

  • Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden.
  • Trump was sworn in for his second term as president on January 20, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th and 47th President of the United States, who has long promoted conspiracy theories about his 2020 election loss.

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The takeaway

Trump's decision to surround himself with individuals who pushed false narratives about the 2020 election raises concerns about the potential for further erosion of democratic norms and institutions during his second term in office.