Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Arizona. He is one of 18 Trump allies charged in connection to the fake electors case, highlighting the legal challenges surrounding Trump and his inner circle.
Arizona prosecutors conducted arraignments for some of former President Donald Trump's closest advisors. Meadows, along with Trump campaign operative Mike Roman, entered not guilty pleas. Both face charges in multiple states related to the fake elector scheme aimed at overturning the 2020 election results in Arizona and Georgia. Roman was also indicted in Wisconsin this week.
The state cases stem from an alleged plan developed after Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. The individuals involved claimed to be the duly elected electors in Arizona, declaring Trump as the winner despite Joe Biden's victory in the state.
Other Trump allies charged in April, such as former Trump attorney John Eastman and current RNC election integrity counsel Christina Bobb, are also part of the case. They are accused of coordinating fake electors in Arizona and other swing states to maintain Trump in power.
One of the most prominent figures indicted by Arizona is former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who evaded court papers until being served at his 80th birthday celebration in Florida. Giuliani has two weeks to appear in court in Arizona and post a $10,000 bond. As of now, he has not indicated when he will travel to Arizona.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces three other criminal trials following his conviction in a hush money case. The legal challenges surrounding Trump and his associates continue to unfold, prompting some voters to reconsider their support for the former president.
