Former President Donald Trump recently engaged in a brief call with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and a group of state legislators at the governor's residence in Lincoln. During the conversation, Trump emphasized the importance of Nebraska transitioning to a winner-take-all system for electoral votes, rather than the current practice of awarding votes by congressional district.
Although Trump did not directly mention his personal electoral history in Nebraska, where he won the Omaha-area district in 2016 but lost it in the following election, he expressed his view that the existing law was unfair.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was also present at the meeting, at the invitation of Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. Graham, who has been a vocal supporter of the proposed change, facilitated the discussion between Trump and the Nebraska officials.
According to sources, Trump's remarks during the call were described as neither threatening nor overly persuasive. Graham, who has been actively involved in advocating for the electoral law adjustment, has had direct conversations with Trump regarding the matter.
The call was reported by The Washington Post, shedding light on the interaction between Trump and Nebraska officials as they discussed potential changes to the state's electoral system.
