Claim: President-elect Donald Trump is the first Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote in 20 years. Social media users have wrongly claimed that Trump lost the popular vote, but they are confusing the popular vote with a majority of votes. The unofficial results show Trump received slightly less than a majority, but more votes than any candidate.
Fact-check: Trump Won the Popular Vote, Contrary to Claims Online - FactCheck.org
Verdict: president-elect donald trump is the first republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote in 20 years. social media users have wrongly claimed that trump lost the popular vote, but they are confusing the popular vote with a majority of votes. the unofficial results show trump received slightly less than a majority, but more votes than any candidate.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Hadleigh Zinsner
Date published: 2024-11-26T22:57:51