In a significant development reported by Raw Story on Wednesday, December 6, fake electors in Wisconsin publicly acknowledged that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. According to the Washington Post, 10 Republicans who had falsely claimed Trump’s victory in Wisconsin settled a civil case on Wednesday, committing not to engage in similar actions in the future.
The settlement revealed a striking admission from one Republican who characterized the attempt to hinder Biden’s victory as a “possible steal,” citing fear of repercussions from Trump’s supporters as his motivation for participating.
Former President Donald Trump. Photo: Mandel Ngan for AFP.
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The settlement statement emphasized their opposition to any effort to undermine the public’s faith in the ultimate results of the 2020 presidential election. The Republicans withdrew the documents executed on Dec. 14, 2020, and requested that they be disregarded by the public and all entities to which they were submitted.
Notably, Wisconsin is one of three states where fake electors may face criminal consequences. A 2021 lawsuit by legal electors accused the fake electors of attempting to defraud the state’s voters, seeking up to $200,000 from each participant. However, the settlement does not include any financial penalties.
U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo: Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters.
Ongoing legal battles involve two lawyers implicated in the state GOP’s conspiracy to overturn the election, facing accusations of coordination with Ken Chesebro, who has already pleaded guilty to charges in Georgia. Additionally, the fake electors have committed to cooperating with federal investigations led by special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department.
This development underscores the complexities and legal repercussions surrounding attempts to undermine the electoral process as the nation grapples with the aftermath of the 2020 election.
