A recent report from the Raw Story, dated Friday, January 5, 2024, has uncovered fresh evidence suggesting the direct orchestration by the Trump campaign in a scheme involving fake electors, specifically targeting the pivotal battleground state of Michigan.
Internal emails brought to light by The Detroit News implicate key figures within the Trump campaign, including prominent legal advisers John Eastman, Boris Epshteyn, and Kenneth Chesebro. These individuals are reportedly cooperating with investigations across several states probing the use of counterfeit electors.
Contrary to previous beliefs suggesting the submission of false elector certificates in battleground states like Michigan stemmed from local Republican officials, this report presents a compelling argument. It alleges that it was part of a broader strategy meticulously devised by the Trump campaign. This strategy aimed to challenge the legitimacy of the Electoral College results, potentially aiming to secure victory for then-President Donald Trump.
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A pivotal aspect of this strategy involved the submission of false elector documents under the identities of state Republican Party officials. The report reveals that in Michigan, Shawn Flynn, a Trump campaign staffer, played a crucial role in preparing a mailing sent on December 15, 2020, to the National Archives under the name of Republican National Committeewoman Kathy Bearden.
Flynn sought detailed instructions regarding the mailing specifics, inquiring about the necessity for a particular class of mail and certified and registered services.
The report references the infamous “Eastman Memo,” outlining the plan for the fake electors’ plot. The memo suggested that if then-Vice President Mike Pence received alternative slates of electors from specific states, he could exclude those states’ electoral votes from the official count. This maneuver aimed to provide Trump with a strategic advantage, as the House of Representatives would then resolve the matter, with each state delegation having one vote. With Republicans controlling more state delegations than Democrats, this maneuver could potentially have led to a Trump victory.
The findings from The Detroit News expose a new layer of controversy surrounding the aftermath of the 2020 election, revealing a calculated effort by the Trump campaign to contest the results through unconventional means. The report highlights that this orchestrated approach wasn’t solely about questioning election outcomes but was part of a broader plan to retain power.
This emerging evidence may carry significant ramifications for Trump and those implicated in the alleged scheme.
The revelations from Michigan contribute to an expanding body of evidence as legal investigations continue in various states, challenging Trump’s narrative and suggesting a more deliberate and coordinated effort to overturn election results.
The report’s revelations deepen the ongoing scrutiny into the events following January 6, 2021, and its subsequent fallout. This intensifies debates over the rule of law, democratic norms, and the accountability of individuals involved in contesting the electoral process.
