Trump's X Posts Before January 6th
Key posts about election fraud and calls to the Capitol prior to January 6, 2021
What X posts did Trump make about election fraud before January 6?
Research suggests there were many X posts by then-President Trump about election fraud and calls to the Capitol before January 6, 2021, but accessing a complete list is challenging due to account suspension and data limitations. Key posts, like the December 19, 2020 call for a "big protest" on January 6, influenced events, though the exact number and full content are not fully accessible.
Research suggests there were many X posts by then-President Trump about election fraud and calls to the Capitol before January 6, 2021, but accessing a complete list is challenging due to account suspension and data limitations.
It seems likely that key posts, like the December 19, 2020, call for a "big protest" on January 6, influenced events, but the exact number and full content are not fully accessible.
The evidence leans toward significant posts being documented in reports, such as the January 6th Committee report, but only a subset is publicly listed.
Which key X posts are documented before January 6, 2021?
Below is a table of 11 key X posts identified, focusing on those mentioning election fraud and calls to the Capitol. This is not exhaustive, many more posts existed from November 2020 to January 2021.
| Date | X Post Content |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2020 | Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild! |
| November 4, 2020 | We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed! |
| November 15, 2020 | He only won in the eyes of the FAKE NEWS MEDIA. I concede NOTHING! We have a long way to go. This was a RIGGED ELECTION! |
| December 12, 2020 | I WON THE ELECTION IN A LANDSLIDE, but remember, I only think in terms of legal votes, not all of the fake voters and fraud that miraculously floated in from everywhere! What a disgrace! |
| December 22, 2020 | THE DEMOCRATS DUMPED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF BALLOTS IN THE SWING STATES LATE IN THE EVENING. IT WAS A RIGGED ELECTION!!! |
| January 5, 2021 | Washington is being inundated with people who don't want to see an election victory stolen by emboldened Radical Left Democrats. |
| January 6, 2021 (8:17 AM) | States want to correct their votes, which they now know were based on irregularities and fraud, plus corrupt process never received legislative approval. All Mike Pence has to do is send them back to the States, AND WE WIN. Do it Mike, this is a time for extreme courage! |
| January 6, 2021 (9:00 AM) | They just happened to find 50,000 ballots late last night. The USA is embarrassed by fools. Our Election Process is worse than that of third world countries! |
| January 6, 2021 (9:15 AM) | The States want to redo their votes. They found out they voted on a FRAUD. Legislatures never approved. Let them do it. BE STRONG! |
| January 6, 2021 (2:24 PM) | Mike Pence didn't have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. USA demands the truth! |
| January 6, 2021 (2:38 PM) | Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful! |
What was the historical context and impact of these posts?
Donald Trump's X account (@realDonaldTrump) was permanently suspended on January 8, 2021, two days after the Capitol riot, making comprehensive research on his posts challenging. According to The New York Times, Trump amplified voting falsehoods in over 300 tweets since election night, though not all contained calls related to the Capitol.
The level of direct involvement by media figures at campaign rallies remains unique to Trump's era, raising concerns about the blurring lines between journalism and political advocacy.
Donald Trump's X account (@realDonaldTrump) was permanently suspended on January 8, 2021, two days after the Capitol riot, making comprehensive research on his posts challenging.
According to The New York Times, Trump amplified voting falsehoods in over 300 tweets since election night, but not all contained calls related to the Capitol.