Trump's Terms "Fake electors" return for 2024 election
Sep 12, 2024
Hansi Lo Wang, a voting rights correspondent for NPR, delves into the dubious return of pro-Trump electors as the 2024 election looms. He highlights how these individuals are tied to the controversial attempts to overturn the 2020 results and examines the potential legal pitfalls they face. Wang further explores the evolving legal landscape and the impact of disinformation on election integrity. The conversation raises pressing questions about what these electors might do if Trump loses again, making for a fascinating and timely discussion.
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Pro-Trump Electors Return
- Fourteen pro-Trump electors who tried to overturn the 2020 election are back as potential 2024 electors.
- This raises concerns about repeating efforts to challenge official results if Trump loses swing states again.
Legal Advice Guided Elector Actions
- Defense attorney David Coleman said his client signed a certificate relying on GOP legal advice without full document review.
- Coleman expects to advise his client again if a similar elector certificate attempt happens in 2024.
Pennsylvania Electors Added Caveats
- Pennsylvania's 2020 pro-Trump electors added caveats limiting their certificates' use unless a court reversed results.
- Andy Riley said they did this to avoid legal problems after observing charges elsewhere.