Mon Sep 16 15:29:09 UTC 2024: ## National Review Condemns Trump and Vance for 2020 Election Denialism

In a scathing editorial, National Review, a leading conservative publication, has denounced Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, for their continued insistence on the 2020 election being stolen. The editorial, titled “2020 Is Over,” sharply criticizes both candidates for their “slandering” of former Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump, during a recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, once again repeated his baseless claims of election fraud. National Review, however, states that “Trump is still wrong, of course,” and argues that dwelling on the 2020 election only reinforces concerns about trusting Trump with power again.

The editorial then turns its focus to Vance, who has publicly stated that he would have supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results on January 6, 2021. Vance further attacked Pence, claiming his opposition to Trump was not based on the 2020 election but on his “old guard” opposition to Trump’s foreign policy.

National Review vehemently rejects Vance’s accusations, calling them a “calumny” and “double calumny.” The editors argue that Pence was right to uphold his constitutional duty and that Vance’s attacks on Pence, despite never having spoken to him, are deeply shameful.

The editorial concludes that both Trump and Vance should recognize the futility of clinging to the 2020 election, especially with the upcoming election less than two months away. It urges them to focus on the future and present concrete plans for governing instead of rehashing past grievances.

Pence, for his part, has publicly stated his differences with Trump on a range of issues, including his decision to uphold the 2020 election results. He has declined to endorse Trump’s candidacy, signaling a clear split between the former president and his former running mate.

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