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Trump Demands Apology After Harris Calls 2024 the Century’s Closest Race

Analysts say her claim conflicts with reported vote margins.

Overview

  • During promotion of her memoir 107 Days and in an MSNBC interview, Harris called the 2024 election the closest of the 21st century.
  • Trump replied on Truth Social, calling her "DUMB AS A ROCK," rejecting the claim, and demanding an apology.
  • He asserted a "landslide," citing a 312–226 Electoral College tally, wins in all seven battleground states, a popular‑vote lead "by millions," and alleging California mail‑in ballots were "rigged."
  • Coverage cites analysts who say 2024 was not the closest by common measures, ranking only fifth‑smallest in Electoral College margin since 2000 with a popular‑vote gap near 1.5 percent.
  • Harris has attributed her performance to taking over after Joe Biden’s withdrawal with roughly 107 days to mount a campaign.