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The aftermath of the 2020 election in the United States left a bitter taste in the mouths of many Americans, particularly those who supported former President Donald Trump. Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud, which he alleged led to his loss to President Joe Biden, spurred the creation of several groups and organizations aimed at combating this alleged fraud. However, a recent review of tax and campaign finance records reveals that many of these groups are now struggling financially and have little to show for their efforts.
One such group, American Greatness, founded by former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale, has largely collapsed. Despite Parscale’s promises of providing transparent data research and visualization to ensure voting integrity, the organization failed to deliver on its goals. Tax records show that the nonprofit entered 2023 with only $195,000 on hand, a significant decline from the $550,000 it raised a year earlier. The PAC affiliated with American Greatness fared no better, entering 2024 with only $123,000 on hand and raising a measly $176 in 2023.
Another group, the Election Integrity Alliance, was launched with the support of well-known figures in Trump’s orbit, including former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. However, despite grand plans to combat election fraud and secure Trump’s endorsement, the organization failed to gain traction. In contrast, the America First Policy Institute, endorsed by Trump in 2021, saw a significant increase in fundraising and launched its own election integrity effort, the Center for Election Integrity.
Conservative attorney Cleta Mitchell also founded an election integrity group, the Election Integrity Network, which aimed to influence future elections. However, the organization entered 2023 with very little money left, raising just over $753,000 and spending about $746,000 in 2022. With only $6,200 in net assets that could be used without restrictions, the group faces an uncertain future.
Overall, the collapse of these election integrity groups raises questions about the efficacy of their efforts and the impact of Trump’s continued promotion of baseless claims of voter fraud. While some organizations, like the America First Policy Institute, have seen success in fundraising and launching initiatives, others have struggled to gain momentum and face financial challenges. The legacy of the 2020 election and the efforts to combat alleged voter fraud continue to shape the landscape of American politics, with implications for future elections and the credibility of the electoral process. As the fallout from the 2020 election continues to reverberate through the political landscape, the fate of these election integrity groups serves as a cautionary tale of the challenges and pitfalls faced by organizations seeking to influence the democratic process.
