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Trump's "Computer" comment sparks election rigging theories

Trump's "Computer" comment sparks election rigging theories

Trumps Computer comment sparks election rigging theories
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20 Jan 2025 10:13 PM IST

A remark by President-elect Donald Trump about Elon Musk at a recent rally has sparked widespread speculation and wild conspiracy theories. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, addressed a large crowd in Pennsylvania, where his comment about Musk’s technical expertise raised eyebrows.

During the rally on January 19, Trump welcomed Musk on stage, praising the billionaire tech mogul’s knowledge of technology, stating, "He knows computers better than anybody. All those computers. Those vote-counting computers." Trump then added, "We ended up winning Pennsylvania like in a landslide."

Trump also credited Musk for his effective campaigning in Pennsylvania, where he reportedly spent a month and a half helping the Republican leader. The comment comes after polling had suggested Vice President Kamala Harris might win the swing state, but Trump ultimately secured a significant victory there and across other swing states.

However, Trump’s remarks about Musk have fueled rumors, with some speculating that Musk used his expertise to help rig the election results. On social media, people quickly connected the dots between Trump’s mention of “vote-counting computers” and Musk’s role in his campaign. “Sounds like a confession that Elon Musk changed vote totals to hand him the election,” one user wrote, while others echoed similar theories.

Despite the speculation, some of Trump’s supporters dismissed the accusations, calling it just another example of the left spinning conspiracy theories. “It’s so funny watching the left turn into conspiracy theorists,” one commenter said. Another supporter remarked, “Democrats playing twisters as usual.”

As the political climate heats up, Trump’s offhand comments continue to stir debate and speculation on the internet.

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