It’s clear that Donald Trump’s performance in the recent presidential debate has caused quite a stir, not just among American voters, but the President as well. What has been remarkable, however, is his response post debate. Trump appears to have dive native deep into the realm of conspiracy theories in response to criticism of his debate performance. He seems unable or unwilling to accept his poor performance and is instead presenting a slew of conspiracy theories as explanations.
One such theory Trump has been pushing involves mail-in voting. He has made several claims that the process will lead to widespread voter fraud in the upcoming election. Despite there being no substantial evidence to support his claims, Trump insists that the only way he can lose the election is if it’s rigged.
Another theory concerns the moderation of the debate. Trump has alleged bias from the debate’s moderator Chris Wallace, despite the fact that Wallace has been noted for his tough questioning of both candidates. He has also made unsubstantiated claims about his opponent Joe Biden receiving debate questions before the event.
Trump’s decision to rely on conspiracy theories rather than accept his debate performance has been criticized by many. Some view it as an attempt to distract from his contentious statements during the debate, while others see it as an undermining of the American electoral process.
It’s difficult to see whether these theories will have any effect on the election’s outcome. However, they clearly demonstrate Trump’s refusal to accept criticism and his tendency to create alternative narratives when faced with negative reviews of his performance. These characteristics have been a defining part of his presidency and continue to influence his campaign.
