Donald Trump has called for parts of the US constitution to be “terminated” and launched a renewed attack on the integrity of the 2020 presidential election that he lost to Joe Biden by seven million votes.
Mr Trump's latest assault on US democratic norms comes after an investigative journalist published a series of tweets that showed how Twitter limited sharing of a New York Post article in 2020 detailing the alleged contents of a stolen laptop that reportedly belonged to Mr Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
“So, with the revelation of MASSIVE & WIDESPREAD FRAUD & DECEPTION in working closely with Big Tech Companies, the DNC, & the Democrat Party, do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT and declare the RIGHTFUL WINNER, or do you have a NEW ELECTION?” Mr Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform on Saturday.
“A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution. Our great 'Founders' did not want, and would not condone, False & Fraudulent Elections!”
Mr Trump, who is running for president again in 2024, did not elaborate on which aspects of one of America's founding documents should be overturned.
His baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen through widespread election fraud have been repeatedly debunked by dozens of judges across the US.
Mr Trump's message came after journalist Matt Taibbi posted a series of tweets and images of what he said were leaked internal Twitter messages and emails.
He did not say where the messages came from but Twitter owner Elon Musk heralded the release of the emails and teased the publication of the so-called “Twitter Files”.
The story goes back to late 2020 during the closing stages of the presidential campaign, when Twitter limited access to a New York Post article containing unverified claims about Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine.
The contents of Hunter Biden's laptop reportedly include evidence of him using narcotics and paying women for sex. Republicans have vowed to bring renewed attention to the laptop when they take control of the House of Representatives in January.
At the time it restricted sharing of the New York Post story, Twitter said it did so because it included screenshots and images that violated the company’s Hacked Materials Policy.
Then-chief executive Jack Dorsey later said that such a move without providing more context had been “unacceptable”.
After Mr Trump called for parts of America's constitution to be overturned, the White House said such an attack on US norms should be “universally condemned”.
“The American constitution is a sacrosanct document that for over 200 years has guaranteed that freedom and the rule of law prevail in our great country,” the White House said.
“The constitution brings the American people together — regardless of party — and elected leaders swear to uphold it”.
A look at former president Donald Trump's Truth Social feed — in pictures
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On Truth Social, a social media platform founded by Donald Trump after he was banned from Twitter, conversation is often limited to sycophantic memes and conspiratorial memes. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Almost all of Mr Trump's followers are die-hard supporters and criticism of the former president is rare. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump's signature line on 'The Apprentice' was: 'You're Fired!' Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Many memes lionise the former president. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump hopes to get a second term in office in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
A not-true ReTruth: Trump-backed, election-denying candidate Kari Lake lost to Democrat Katie Dobbs in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump suggests voter fraud in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump attacks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who may be well positioned to duel the former president in the 2024 White House race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Many Maga Republicans miss Mr Trump. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump attacks mail-in ballots that allow millions of Americans who are unable to vote on election day to participate. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Some of the Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, used American flags to attack police officers. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Supporters credit Mr Trump with not starting any new wars. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
How many moves in a game of chess? Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
The 'Greatest Of All Time'? That remains to be seen. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump was expected to announce a new run for the White House on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump blamed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for Republicans' poor showing in the midterm elections. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump still attracts fierce loyalty from his 'Maga' supporters. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump suggests he would perform better than Ron DeSantis. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
A variation on the election-denying theme. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump has continued to make his baseless claims of election fraud in races he or his fellow Republicans lost. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump returns to his debunked claims of widespread election fraud. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Another teaser for his November 15 announcement. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump 'ReTruths' a message from a follower. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
The 'legend' will be 78 at the 2024 election, the same age Joe Biden was when he got elected. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump is expected to announce he will run again for president in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Mr Trump teases his announcement on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social -
Truth Social is only available in the US, Canada and Brazil. Reuters
