Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The 2020 presidential election played out against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic, economic turmoil, and a deeply divided nation. Donald Trump, vulnerable with seniors and struggling to defend his handling of COVID, faced Joe Biden, who addressed supporters from a drive-in parking lot on election night. A record number of votes were cast early or by mail, fueling controversy and charges from Trump that the election was rigged before a single ballot was counted. Fox News stunned the political world by calling Arizona for Biden before any other network, setting off chaos inside the Trump campaign. This highlight reel captures the tension and drama of an election night that would set the stage for January 6th.
Curated and published by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jim Heath as part of the HEATHSTORY Election Documentaries series.
📜 History They Tried to Erase. Stories That Must Be Told.
The 2020 presidential election played out against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic, economic turmoil, and a deeply divided nation. Donald Trump, vulnerable with seniors and struggling to defend his handling of COVID, faced Joe Biden, who addressed supporters from a drive-in parking lot on election night. A record number of votes were cast early or by mail, fueling controversy and charges from Trump that the election was rigged before a single ballot was counted. Fox News stunned the political world by calling Arizona for Biden before any other network, setting off chaos inside the Trump campaign. This highlight reel captures the tension and drama of an election night that would set the stage for January 6th.
Curated and published by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jim Heath as part of the HEATHSTORY Election Documentaries series.
📜 History They Tried to Erase. Stories That Must Be Told.
