Dan Cox on Principles & Values

	Dan Cox on Principles & Values

Organized buses to StopTheSteal January 6 rally

Cox has been a particularly aggressive denier of the 2020 results. Cox co-organized buses to Trump's January 6, 2021, rally in Washington, writing on Twitter that he was doing so to "#StoptheSteal" (a "steal" that didn't occur). During the insurrection at the US Capitol that day, as the mob raged against the vice president who had no power to thwart the certification of Biden's win, Cox tweeted: "Pence is a traitor." The month prior, Cox had called on Trump to seize voting machines.

In a speech in late 2021, which was previously reported by The New York Times, Cox said that Trump was "the only president that I recognize right now" and falsely said Biden wasn't elected but "installed, in my opinion." In a post on Facebook this June, Cox referred to the 2020 election as a "GREAT HEIST."

The Cox campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Source: CNN on 2020 Election Denial in 2022 Maryland Governor race , Sep 9, 2022

Tweeted "Pence is a Traitor" during Capitol attack

Cox has been criticized by his detractors for tweeting during the attack on the Capitol on January 6, "Pence is a Traitor." He said there were irregularities in the 2020 election and he stands proudly aligned with former President Donald Trump and his policies. Source: WJLA on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race , May 30, 2022

Trump: Dan Cox is an America First Patriot

President Trump: "Dan Cox is an America First Patriot who is running for Governor in the Great State of Maryland. A tough lawyer, and smart businessman, Dan has done outstanding work in the Maryland General Assembly. Dan is MAGA all the way-- unlike his opponent, Kelly Schultz, who was handpicked by her 'boss,' RINO Larry Hogan, who has been terrible for our Country and is against the America First Movement. Dan Cox has my Complete and Total Endorsement!" Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website CoxForFreedom.com , Apr 24, 2022

Can't back down from reliance upon God, law and order

Dan introduced legislation to end the "State of Emergency" and reopen Maryland, to ensure equal access to healthcare for seniors and all Marylanders at all times, including during so-called state of emergency. He believes the future of our great State's reliance upon God, law and order depends upon each one of us being willing to not back down from the same, with undying dedication to the heritage of freedom and equality that our Constitution, history and laws demand. Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website CoxForFreedom.com , Apr 24, 2022

Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA after presidency.

Cox is endorsed by Trump/MAGA endorsement list

Endorsements by Donald Trump, implying support of Trump's agenda and electoral style. The phrase `Make America Great Again` was popularized in Trump`s 2015 book Time to Get Tough:Making America Great Again. It is the campaign slogan embroidered on the ubiquitous red caps seen at Trump rallies (which after Trump`s presidency, became known as `MAGA rallies`).

Source: Ballotpedia 2016-2022 endorsement list 2022-MAGA on Jan 1, 2022

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