Ross Douthat: Why Trump’s chances of a return are weakening

If all Trump has to run on is his claim of a stolen election, he doesn’t have much of a chance.

(Kenny Holston | The New York Times) A broken decorative MAGA hat is swept up during a demonstration against Donald Trump on Election Day in Washington, Nov. 3, 2020.

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Ross Douthat: Why Trump’s chances of a return are weakening

If all Trump has to run on is his claim of a stolen election, he doesn’t have much of a chance.

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