The NPR Politics Podcast Republican Officials Detail Trump's Effort To Subvert Presidential Election Results
Jun 21, 2022
Republican officials reveal the intense pressure they faced from Trump to overturn the 2020 election results. Key testimonies expose the moral dilemmas and organized efforts behind election subversion. The emotional toll on election workers, including threats and harassment, underscores the damaging effects of conspiracy theories. This discussion highlights the fragile state of democracy and the importance of safeguarding electoral integrity for the future.
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Pressure and Threats in Georgia
- Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling faced immense pressure and threats following the 2020 election.
- Raffensperger's family endured harassment, including sexualized texts to his wife and a break-in at his daughter-in-law's home.
Trump's Call to Raffensperger
- Trump pressured Raffensperger to "find" him votes, falsely claiming election fraud.
- Raffensperger refused, upholding the integrity of the election process.
Bowers' Stand in Arizona
- Rusty Bowers, Arizona House Speaker, faced pressure to overturn election results despite wanting Trump to win.
- Bowers refused, citing his oath and commitment to the law.