Dr. Ben Carson just turned a routine CNN interview into must-see TV. The former neurosurgeon and potential Vice President pick for Donald Trump found himself in a fiery exchange with CNN anchor Laura Coates, diving deep into election integrity and the fairness of future elections.
The drama unfolded when Coates posed a straightforward yet loaded question: “Will you accept the results of the 2024 election regardless of who wins?” Carson, never one to shy away from controversy, replied, “I will accept the results if it’s done in a fair and transparent way.” And just like that, the stage was set for a riveting back-and-forth.
Coates, keeping her composure, pressed further: “Do you have reason to doubt it would be done in a fair and transparent way?” Carson didn’t miss a beat. He alluded to the 2020 election, a topic hotter than the Arizona sun, stating, “Well, let me put it this way: in the 2020 election, there were a lot of irregularities. I think everybody on both sides should be aware of that and should be working to satisfy that.”
For those new to the saga, Carson isn’t just any political figure. A renowned neurosurgeon famous for separating conjoined twins, he briefly ran for President in 2016 before throwing his weight behind Trump. Now, with Trump eyeing a run in 2024, Carson’s name is again in the mix as a potential VP pick—a fact that makes this interview all the more intriguing.
But Carson’s critique didn’t stop at vague references. He brought up France’s decision to outlaw general mail-in balloting in 1975 due to concerns over potential tampering. His point? If a country like France could recognize the pitfalls of such a system, why couldn’t America? Coates countered with the familiar refrain that no evidence of widespread voter fraud was found during the 2020 election, but Carson wasn’t having it. To him, the sheer number of skeptics was evidence enough that something was amiss.
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And for those keeping score, this isn’t Carson’s first rodeo with election integrity issues. Back in April 2021, he called for a thorough investigation into the 2020 election during an interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto. It seems Carson is steadfast in his belief that ensuring a fair electoral process is paramount, a stance that resonates with many of Trump’s supporters.
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