Election Deniers Think the Venezuela Attack Is All About 2020:
Conspiracy theorists claim the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is proof that the ...
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Election Fraud Myths Fuel Venezuela ControversySince early January 2026, Trump allies have revived baseless claims linking Venezuela to the 2020 US election fraud allegations.
- Following Nicolás Maduro's capture on January 3, 2026, conspiracy theories resurfaced claiming Venezuelan involvement in rigging the 2020 election.
- Donald Trump and MAGA supporters amplified social media posts accusing voting machine companies Dominion and Smartmatic of election manipulation.
- Despite legal settlements and lack of evidence, right-wing figures allege Venezuela aided in election theft, partly motivating the US intervention.
- Election denial groups are reactivating before the 2026 midterms, spreading unsubstantiated claims about immigrant voting and election fraud.
They bankrupted Rudy Giuliani, they hounded Sidney Powell into exile, they tried to kill Mike Lindell.— Emerald Robinson, who claimed she was targeted for pushing election conspiracy theories.
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