Selzer Retires Amid Trump 'Election Fraud' Claims

Veteran Iowa pollster Ann Selzer announced her retirement following a controversial polling miss that significantly underestimated Donald Trump's support in Iowa, predicting a lead for Kamala Harris days before the election. Despite consistently accurate polling in past elections, Selzer's final poll was off by 16 points, leading Trump to accuse her of 'election fraud' and call for an investigation, alleging the poll was intentionally misleading. Selzer, who had planned her departure over a year ago, defended her career and expressed pride in her work, acknowledging the irony of her miscalculation. She explained that the decision to end her contract with the Des Moines Register was long-standing and unrelated to this polling error. Trump's accusations have sparked debate, although survey errors are not considered criminal. Selzer, who has been praised for her accuracy over the years, will continue to work with other clients despite stepping back from election polling.