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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Martin Pengelly in Washington

RNC asks job applicants if they believe 2020 election was stolen in ‘litmus test’

Woman wearing white shirt stands at podium in front of microphone behind blue curtains
RNC co-chair Lara Trump speaks at the general session of the organization’s spring meeting, on 8 March 2024. Photograph: Michael Wyke/AP

A spokesperson for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump did not deny a Washington Post report that said prospective RNC employees are being asked if they believe the 2020 election was stolen, constituting a “litmus test” as the 2024 election approaches.

“Candidates who worked on the frontline in battleground states or are currently in states where fraud allegations have been prevalent were asked about their work experience,” Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for the RNC and Trump, said in a statement.

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