Former President Donald Trump suffered another legal setback in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results on Monday when the Georgia Supreme Court rejected his appeal in a lawsuit against Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The court’s decision upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed Trump’s claims of widespread election fraud and irregularities in the state.
Trump’s lawsuit, filed in December 2020, alleged that Raffensperger illegally changed election procedures without the approval of the state legislature, which he argued led to an unconstitutional election. However, both the lower court and the state Supreme Court found no merit in Trump’s claims, stating that he failed to provide any evidence to support his allegations of fraud.
This latest legal defeat is part of a broader pattern of losses for Trump and his allies in their attempts to challenge the election results. Dozens of lawsuits filed by the former president and his supporters have been dismissed by courts across the country, with judges consistently ruling that there is no evidence to substantiate claims of widespread fraud.
Despite these setbacks, Trump has continued to push baseless claims of election fraud and has falsely insisted that the 2020 election was “stolen” from him. His unfounded allegations have been repeatedly debunked by election officials, independent experts, and even his own attorney general.
As the courts continue to reject Trump’s legal challenges, it is becoming increasingly clear that his efforts to overturn the election results are based on falsehoods and conspiracy theories. The Georgia Supreme Court’s decision is just the latest example of the judicial system upholding the integrity of the 2020 election and reaffirming the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s victory.