Is the Game Over for Trump Supporters After the Arizona Audit?

The conclusion of the Arizona audit may mark the official end of gathering evidence for the election results. The effort to shake the legality of the 2020 election has been criticized for its potential to foster disunity among the electorate and erode public trust in the democratic process.

Official Conclusion

Since the election was certified by the EC in Arizona, there has been no legal method to reverse the outcome. However, the game for Trump supporters, or

Trumpanzees, is far from over as long as they continue to hold on to their beliefs and grievances. For each member of this group that remains unconvinced, their narrative persists. The focus on fundraising and maintaining a narrative of victimization helps solidify their support base, even as the broader public moves on.

The GOP’s Persistent Campaign

The Republican Party (GOP) uses the issue of the 2020 election results to raise funds and galvanize their base. Their efforts to keep the issue alive, despite the lack of evidence or legal grounds, are seen as an attempt to suppress voter turnout through fear tactics. The claims of irregularities in Maricopa County, purportedly due to voter ineligibility, have been met with skepticism. The audit was meant to address these concerns, but legal and logistical challenges have made it difficult to proceed.

Lack of Legitimacy

The claims of electoral fraud have been heavily criticized for their lack of substantive evidence. The decision by Arizona’s Senate to conduct an audit raises questions about its legitimacy. Awarding the security and forensic analysis to an out-of-state company run by individuals with extreme views is questionable. While the district judge has affirmed the right of the Senate to conduct the audit, many believe it is a misguided endeavor that could lead to further distrust.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

The legal and ethical concerns surrounding the audit include potential voter intimidation. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused the audit process of being a deliberate attempt to intimidate voters. As a result, the spot-check visits to verify voter identity have been indefinitely paused. If the audit cannot effectively distinguish between legal and illegal votes, its value is questionable. This lack of clarity risks damaging public trust and undermining the integrity of the electoral process.

Conclusion and Hope

While some hope that the audit will conclusively demonstrate that no fraud occurred and Trump lost the election fairly, the reality is that Arizona certified its votes in November. The game is over, and it's time for the Trumpanzees to also move on. Continued attempts to overturn the results through baseless claims not only waste resources but also contribute to a manufactured crisis of confidence.

Unless the audit can effectively separate legal votes from illegal ones, the effort risks causing a legitimate crisis of confidence that should be avoided. The focus should be on rebuilding trust in the electoral process rather than continuously attacking its legitimacy.