Deep Dive: 2000 Mules (2022)
Film Lens
2000 Mules is a 2022 film that claims paid 'mules' illegally collected and deposited ballots into drop boxes during the 2020 presidential election. Directed by Dinesh D'Souza, the film relies on data from the conservative group True the Vote, which has been criticized for its methodology and accuracy. The film's assertions, including the identification of 1,155 mules in Philadelphia, have been reported as false by multiple sources, including the Associated Press.
The film opens with a misleadingly edited clip of Joe Biden discussing voter fraud, which has been taken out of context to suggest he admitted to election fraud. Throughout the film, claims of 'ballot trafficking' and 'stash houses' are made without presenting concrete evidence. A companion book was initially recalled due to legal threats and later released with significant edits, further indicating the contentious nature of the film's claims.
Why Watch
- •See Dinesh D'Souza's controversial claims about the 2020 election.
- •Find out how True the Vote's data was used in the film.
- •Meet the anonymous witness who made unverified claims in Arizona.
Did You Know
•The film claims 1,155 paid mules were identified in Philadelphia, which is false.
•Dinesh D'Souza has a history of spreading false conspiracy theories.
•The film was produced by True the Vote, which has made multiple misleading claims.
•A companion book was recalled in September 2022 and released later with edits.
Perfect For
Election integrity debatesConspiracy theory analysisPolitical commentary