CNN 5 Things
CNN 5 Things
CNN Podcasts
The Election Conspiracies Spreading Among MAGA Faithful
13 minutes Posted Oct 29, 2026 at 3:50 pm.
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When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example of Trump sowing doubt in an election that could be bad for Republicans. We explore what conspiracy theories are taking hold in Trump’s base and separate fact from fiction around Trump’s claim that the polls are “rigged.” 
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Guest: Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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