LANSING — In response to Donald Trump’s rambling speech spewing reckless and unfounded conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:

“Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Six years later, while families are suffering, people are losing their healthcare, and our service members are in harm’s way for a reckless war on the other side of the planet, the president is spewing grievances over an election he lost. 

“Trump is trying to distract from his historically unpopular failure of a presidency by spewing more baseless conspiracy theories, including regurgitating a false and right-wing conspiracy about Muskegon’s election administration that has long been disproven.   

“Despite whatever this rambling and corrupt man says, thousands of clerks, poll workers, and elections staff nationwide administered a free and accurate election—and no court or audit has ever found a trace of widespread voter fraud. 

“In Michigan, Republicans at every level have lined up behind Trump’s attempt to undermine our elections and disenfranchise voters. While Republicans attack voting rights, Michigan Democrats remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting Michigan’s elections and ensuring they remain secure, fair, and free.”

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