America’s Last Election Part 3: Trump's plan to reject results | If You’re Listening

In the United States, presidential elections rely on thousands of actual people coming together to scrutinise and then certify the results. So what would happen if they just refused to certify a result, for political reasons?

In 2020, exactly this scenario played out, in an extraordinarily tense meeting room in Detroit, Michigan. In the four years since, Donald Trump’s supporters have worked hard to try and replicate this roadblock around the country.

In this third episode of America’s Last Election, If You’re Listening looks at what that could mean for election day 2024, and the weeks that follow.

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[SmokeyChipOatley]

As an American, thank you to ABC Australia for this series and Planet America for giving it to us straight without all the hyper partisan slant that’s plagued our domestic media. Breath of fresh air in these last few days of this seemingly endless election season.

Keep up the great work! I’m sure we’re going to need it even after Nov. 5th

[tbmillion]

Wow! I’ve never heard the Sheryl Guy story. Thanks ABC. The kernel of truth that triggered the Big Lie.

[CarlosIowa]

Thank You AUSTRALIAN ABC for helping America understand what's going on ... in AMERICA!

[Jogie]

I am listening. Please continue to share the truth with Americans. There are so many people here that need a dose of truth

[remarqablerealestate-guide]

I’m American and didn’t know these exact details..with that being said…this is going to be veryyyy ugly

[ExcitedXenon]

I love having an outsiders perspective on American politics. Brings in a fesh look.

[BradGryphonn]

This series should have millions of views.

[Pnut]

Level of research on this topic is amazing ! Kudos to ABC, and Matt!

[Omni]

My biggest fear is the courts deciding the next election. Please let one side win with votes alone.

[Kroogles]

It says a lot about the state of media in the US that Australians are teaching us about our own political system.

[TitusLeung]

It's more like a horror movie then an election ...
No, not horror movie, but a horror reality.

[auntcleo]

As an Aussie, i'm so proud of the ABC! Such an important election that will reverberate around the world. Cheers Bevo for your work!

[clairemitchell]

I have American friends who have no idea that this stuff actually happened and are surprised when I said you should watch the Australian ABC before voting 🤞

[valoriebroderick]

I'm American, I've never seen this narrative put together so cleanly in this way. Suddenly, so many things make so much more sense. Thank you!

[SeouljahPride]

Your writers and journalists deserve an award. And a raise

[Ryanotokyo]

There’s a saying: “When a clown takes over the palace, he does not become king; the palace becomes a circus” - let’s hope it is harmless entertainment and he doesn’t let the lions out and make the elephants stampede.

[tyronefowler]

ABC news has done an incredible job on this series. It feels like the US media is letting their citizens down by not doing journalism but rather clickbait

[cassidicci]

Ugh this is an excellent series. Props to Matt and team

[davidcoleman]

I think it's going to be OK, and then I watch something like this. Bravo, this series has been excellent, if truly unnerving.

[kevin-eht]

Poll workers MUST only certify. It is not something to vote upon, or investigate. They are not Judges. It is a Administrative Duty. Fraud or no, they MUST certify. After certification, anyone can challenge it, but only in the Courts.