Former President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, his former “fixer,” anticipates a looming fifth set of felony charges. This revelation comes on the heels of a recent report by The Detroit News, exposing excerpts from a November 17, 2020, call where Trump and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel allegedly pressured Michigan canvassers not to certify the 2020 election results.
Cohen, providing insight into the call, asserts, “It’s not a surprise, but it’s a win, and I’ll take it. Once again, Donald Trump has been caught red-handed committing election fraud.”
The conversation, unveiled in the report, portrays Trump urging canvassers against certifying Michigan for Joe Biden, underlining the necessity to “fight for our country.” McDaniel, in a move drawing controversy, instructed canvassers not to sign Wayne County’s official statement of votes, with promises of legal support.
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The call transpired in Michigan, a pivotal swing state, where Biden secured victory by approximately 150,000 votes. Cohen expresses concern that McDaniel may face a bribery charge for her involvement.
Trump, already facing four criminal indictments, including two related to alleged 2020 election interference, now faces the specter of additional legal challenges. Cohen draws parallels between Trump’s Michigan call and the infamous call to Georgia’s Secretary of State, suggesting potential legal consequences.
Attorney Joe Gallina supports the prediction of impending charges, deeming the recordings as “perfect evidence” of Trump’s attempts to overturn the election. He emphasizes the legal weight of a defendant being recorded committing a crime.
In response to the allegations, a Trump campaign spokesperson insists that all actions were in line with the duty to ensure election integrity.
Despite Trump facing a staggering 91 criminal charges across four indictments, he remains a frontrunner for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel previously filed felony charges against 16 Republicans for their alleged role in a false electors’ scheme, with hearings ongoing.
The legal challenges surrounding Trump’s actions in Michigan mirror the hurdles he faces in other indictments. As the specter of further legal woes looms over Trump, Cohen expresses astonishment that more Americans haven’t distanced themselves.
The nation, fatigued by the chaos and divisiveness sowed by Trump, awaits the unfolding legal saga that could reshape the political landscape.
