In a recent report by the Detroit News, recordings have emerged revealing President Donald Trump pressuring Detroit area election officials to interfere and influence the election results. These recordings demonstrate a clear pattern of Trump attempting to insert himself into local state affairs in order to sway the outcome of the election. It is important to note that the recordings have not been independently verified by us, but were detailed by the Detroit News.
The context of these recordings is from November 2020, when Trump lost the election in Michigan by more than 100,000 votes. As the election canvassers in Detroit were preparing to certify the results, Trump made calls to these local officials, predominantly Republicans, in an effort to persuade them not to certify. Among the statements attributed to Trump were claims that 'we can't let these people take our country away from us' and that 'everyone knows Detroit is crooked as hell.' Additionally, Trump was reported to have falsely alleged that there were more voters than people, insinuating voter fraud in Detroit.
Incidentally, Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), also participated in these phone conversations and urged the officials not to sign the certification. Trump assured them that he would take care of any legal consequences they might face if they chose not to certify. Ultimately, the certification process had already begun and could not be reversed, leading to Trump's loss in Michigan.
The emergence of these recordings sheds light on a consistent pattern of behavior by Trump across multiple states, including Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan, where he sought to coerce officials into overturning the results of the lawful elections. Such actions have been characterized by Jack Smith, a prosecutor for the ongoing criminal cases against Trump, as an attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters.
In response to the Detroit News report, the Trump campaign released a statement asserting that all of Trump's actions were part of his duty as President to safeguard election integrity. However, Jack Smith's indictment clearly refutes this claim, asserting that these actions were the opposite of Trump's responsibilities and amounted to an attempt to defraud the United States.
As these revelations come to light, it is important to consider the potential tactics that Trump may employ if he were to run for the presidency again. While he currently appears confident in his standing in the polls, the possibility of a future electoral loss raises concerns about potential efforts to overturn the results. As the criminal cases against Trump progress, it remains to be seen whether Jack Smith has possession of these tapes, as they could serve as significant evidence against the former president.
In summary, the recordings reviewed by the Detroit News reveal President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Detroit area election officials in an attempt to interfere with the certification of the election results. While these recordings have not been independently verified, they align with a pattern of behavior observed in several states. These developments have significant implications for ongoing criminal cases involving Trump, as his actions are characterized as an attempt to undermine the lawful electoral process.
