Trump wasn’t first to spread false information

As Joe Biden takes office as the nation's 46th president, one number should be deeply disturbing to anyone who cares about the health of democracy. That number is 32: the percentage of Americans who told an ABC/Washington Post poll that Biden "did not legitimately win" the November election. The doubters include 7 of 10 Republicans and 6 of 10 selfidentified conservatives.

They feel that way becaus…