Special Counsel Document Discloses Trump’s Presumed Efforts to Reverse 2020 Election Outcomes

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Special Counsel Jack Smith accused former US President Donald Trump in a court filing of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The filing alleges that Trump planned to declare a premature victory irrespective of the actual results, stirred chaos at polling sites, and privately referred to lawyer Sidney Powell’s claims of voter fraud as “crazy” while publicly endorsing them. The document also claims Trump pressured then Vice President Mike Pence to reject the election results and modified his January 6 speech to falsely suggest Pence could overturn the election results, leading to the Capitol violence.

Key takeaways from special counsel’s filing on Trump’s alleged actions to overturn 2020 election

According to a special counsel’s extensive report, former President Trump allegedly conspired to dispute the 2020 election results. The report highlights five notable allegations:

1. Trump purportedly aimed to declare premature victory on election night to later argue fraud, a part of a larger scheme to retain power.
2. A campaign employee allegedly fuelled chaos at a polling site to provide Trump with evidence of voter fraud.
3. Trump privately regarded lawyer Sidney Powell’s fraud claims as “crazy” while publicly endorsing the same conspiracy theories.
4. Testimony and notes from ex-Vice President Mike Pence showed Trump pressured him to reject the election results, despite legal counsel advising otherwise.
5. Prosecutors allege Trump altered his Jan. 6 speech to falsely suggest Pence could overturn the election results, contributing to Capitol violence.

This recent 165-page document accuses Trump of “desperate” attempts to retain power after losing to Joe Biden, following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity earlier this year.

Alleged Actions to Subvert Election Results

Trump and his allies pursued fraudulent electors in seven states and launched numerous legal challenges. When these failed, the document suggests Trump incited violence, leading to the January 6 unrest.

Claims of Premeditated Chaos and Fraud Allegations

The special counsel alleges that Trump, before Election Day, seeded doubt about the election process among his supporters. This includes prematurely declaring victory and a campaign employee encouraging chaos at a poll site in Detroit.

Trump’s Inconsistent Comments and Actions

The filing states that Trump publicly and privately contradicted his position on fraud allegations. Notably, Trump supposedly dismissed Sidney Powell’s fraud claims as “crazy,” but continued casting doubt on the election outcome. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

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