Audio Reveals Trump Pressuring Michigan Election Workers Not to Certify Vote (Photo: Politico)
Trump Caught On Tape Pressuring Michigan Officials Not to Certify Election Results
Former President Donald Trump has faced allegations of pressuring two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan to refrain from certifying the election results according to a report.
The audio recording, which captured Trump and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, showed them offering assistance to the election workers in obtaining legal support. The phone call, dated November 17, 2020, involved Trump, McDaniel, and two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, Monica Palmer and the late William Hartmann.
During the call, Trump purportedly warned the canvassers that certifying the election results would make them look “terrible,” emphasizing the need to “fight for our country.” Additionally, McDaniel reportedly assured the pair that they would be provided with attorneys, with Trump expressing a commitment to handling the situation.
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Following this revelation, a spokesperson representing Trump stated that his actions were aligned with his presidential duty to safeguard election integrity. The spokesperson’s comments reiterated Trump’s public stance from the time of the incident, emphasizing the need to investigate the alleged irregularities in the 2020 presidential election.
This report of the audio recording comes at a time of ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding the 2020 election, adding to the existing discourse around election integrity and the role of public figures in shaping electoral outcomes.
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