The Republicans who stood up to Trump after the 2020 election
Sep 14, 2024
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Dan Reed, director of the documentary 'Stopping the Steal,' offers a unique perspective on Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who refused to compromise their integrity during the 2020 election turmoil. He discusses their stand against illegal pressures from Trump and his allies, highlighting the courage it took to uphold democratic principles. The conversation also reflects on the threats to democracy during events like January 6, while emphasizing the importance of resilience and hope for the future of American politics.
The podcast highlights the integrity challenges in the democratic process due to Trump's false claims of election fraud post-2020 election.
Dan Reed's documentary reveals how seemingly trivial actions by officials collectively threatened democracy amid political pressure to overturn results.
Deep dives
Challenges to Democracy and Election Integrity
The podcast highlights the significant challenges faced by the integrity of the democratic process following the 2020 election. It discusses former President Trump's repeated claims of election fraud, including his assertion that he won states like Georgia, which he lost to Joe Biden. These claims were made despite a lack of evidence, as numerous court cases brought by Trump and his allies were dismissed due to the absence of substantiated fraud. The pressure applied to Republican officials to overturn legitimate election results illustrates the extent to which some individuals sought to undermine democratic norms in favor of political gain.
Documentary Insights on the Election Overturn Attempt
The conversation features insights from Dan Reed, the director of the documentary 'Stopping the Steel', which chronicles the events surrounding Trump's efforts to overturn the election results. Reed emphasizes the absurdity of certain moments during this period, such as Rudy Giuliani's increasingly desperate claims and the pressure placed on obscure officials. He notes that while these events initially seemed trivial or farcical, they reveal a troubling and systematic attempt to subvert democracy. The documentary aims to present a coherent account of how these seemingly small incidents cumulatively posed a significant threat to the democratic process.
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow takes speaks with Dan Reed, the director of the documentary "Stopping the Steal."
In the film we hear from Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who wanted Donald Trump to win the 2020 presidential election but were not willing to break the law for him.