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FRONTLINE PBS September 6, 2022

How Republican Leaders Helped an Election Lie Catch Fire | "Lies, Politics & Democracy" | FRONTLINE

Summary

The central theme is the election denial following the 2020 Presidential election, focusing on the actions of Donald Trump and Republican leaders like Mitch McConnell. References include Rudy Giuliani's role, specific claims of fraud, and the amplification of these claims by right-wing media. The takeaway emphasizes that many Republican lawmakers knew the election wasn't stolen but remained silent due to fear and complicity, posing a threat to democratic integrity.

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