Briefing room speech: "If you count the legal votes, I easily win"

In his first public appearance since Election Night, Trump alleged that a "corrupt machine" in Democratic cities was stealing the election. "If you count the legal votes, I easily win," he said, distinguishing between what he termed "legal" and "illegal" votes. The speech has been characterized by analysts as a foundational moment for what became known as the "Big Lie."

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