Delegitimation of the electoral system by amplifying the “stolen election” myth

What it claims

The US electoral process is portrayed as a fundamentally compromised mechanism where the 2020 results were allegedly falsified with the complicity of intelligence agencies and “internal traitors.” This tactic aims to erode trust in the upcoming 2026 midterms by suggesting that fair voting is impossible without a radical systemic overhaul.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• FBI leadership and members of the Trump administration knew about irregularities but hid records to prevent lawful investigations.

  Michael Flynn, 6 Aug 2026

  x.com/GenFlynn/status/2085340836674327037

• The 2020 election was clearly stolen, and the president must urgently appoint a task force for radical election security reform.

  Michael Flynn, 6 Aug 2026

  x.com/GenFlynn/status/2085330058449707292

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Goal

To sow doubt in the legitimacy of democratic institutions and demotivate voters by convincing them that election outcomes are predetermined.

Techniques used

• DoubtUsing rhetorical questions about the awareness of high-ranking officials and calling for “investigations” to create an atmosphere of suspicion.
• Loaded LanguageEmploying emotionally charged terms like “stolen election” to label past democratic processes as criminal.

The real grievance it exploits

The manipulation exploits real political polarization in the US and the deep distrust some segments of society feel toward federal agencies and intelligence services.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Notice that calls to “review” past results often resurface just before new elections to make you believe your vote doesn't matter.
• Prebunk: Ahead of the 2026 midterms, expect new waves of disinformation about “secret documents” allegedly proving the system's illegitimacy, aimed at depressing turnout.

Sources (all time)

• Michael FlynnTier 32,284,371 followers
  5 posts · 6–12 Aug 2026

  • 12 Aug · x.com/GenFlynn/status/2087594144495448491
  • 12 Aug · x.com/GenFlynn/status/2087516691500507156
  • 12 Aug · x.com/GenFlynn/status/2087491007508091182
  • 6 Aug · x.com/GenFlynn/status/2085340836674327037
  • 6 Aug · x.com/GenFlynn/status/2085330058449707292
• Lee CampTier 2228,192 followers
  5 posts · 22 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

  • 14 Aug · x.com/LeeCamp/status/2088338871256031306
  • 29 Jul · x.com/LeeCamp/status/2082539317415534716
  • 28 Jul · x.com/LeeCamp/status/2082173998649983329
  • 24 Jul · x.com/LeeCamp/status/2080727173967798339
  • 22 Jul · x.com/LeeCamp/status/2079897288541958325