Key takeaways:
- The Detroit News reported that former President Donald Trump allegedly attempted to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan.
- The recordings of the phone call between Trump, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, and two members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers were made by a person who was present for the call.
- The Wayne County Board of Canvassers initially voted against certifying the county’s election results, but then voted to recertify the results after a public outcry.
Former President Donald Trump allegedly attempted to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan, according to a report from The Detroit News. The News reported that it had reviewed recordings of a phone call between Trump, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, and two members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, Monica Palmer and William Hartmann.
In the call, Trump reportedly urged Palmer and Hartmann not to certify the county’s election results, saying “We’ve got to fight for our country. We can’t let these people take our country away from us.” He also warned that they would look “terrible” if they certified the county’s results after first opposing them.
The Detroit News reported that the recordings were made by a person who was present for the call, but did not specify who that person was.
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers ultimately voted to certify the county’s election results, but the two Republicans initially voted against it. The board then voted to recertify the results after a public outcry.
The news of Trump’s alleged attempt to influence the election comes as the former president faces a second impeachment trial in the Senate. Trump is accused of inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
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