Claim: The claim circulating on social media asserts that Abraham Lincoln was removed from ballots in Southern states during the 1860 election for his anti-slavery stance. This historical event is compared to current efforts to remove Donald Trump from ballots, alleging that Trump is fighting against child sex slavery, a theory associated with the QAnon conspiracy.
“The satanic left removed Abraham Lincoln from ballots for fighting slavery. Lincoln won due to record voter turnout. Now they’re trying to remove Donald Trump from ballots for fighting child sex slavery… The American People stand with Trump! HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF!”
Reasoning:
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- 1860 Balloting Practices vs. Today: In 1860, ballots were fundamentally different from today’s standardized versions. Political parties printed their own tickets with their candidates without a standardized list of all candidates, as seen today.
- Lincoln’s Absence in Southern States: Abraham Lincoln’s absence from ballots in Southern states was not due to being actively barred or removed. It was a result of the lack of Republican (Liberal) support in these pro-slavery regions and a strategic decision by the Republican Party.
- Democratic Disunity in 1860: The Democratic Party (Conservative) was divided, with Southern Democrats favoring a federal slave code and Northern Democrats opposing it. This division weakened their position against the Republicans.
- QAnon Conspiracy about Trump: The claim includes a reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory suggesting Donald Trump is combating child sex slavery. This theory has been widely discredited and lacks credible evidence.
- Comparative Validity: The comparison between Lincoln’s situation in 1860 and Trump’s contemporary political situation involving the 14th Amendment and insurrection is historically and contextually inaccurate, involving different political systems, historical contexts, and legal bases.
- Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The claim that Abraham Lincoln was removed from ballots in Southern states due to his anti-slavery stance is historically inaccurate. Lincoln’s absence was due to the electoral practices and political strategies of the time, not active removal. Additionally, the assertion that Donald Trump is fighting child sex slavery, as suggested by the QAnon conspiracy theory, is baseless and false. The comparison made in the claim misrepresents historical facts and contemporary realities.
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