The baseless claims that have been repeatedly rejected by multiple courts are being addressed by former President Trump’s lawyer, John Lauro. Lauro argues that Trump was exercising his First Amendment rights when he asked Vice President Pence to delay the certification of the 2020 election results. According to Lauro, Trump believed there were irregularities in the election that needed to be investigated by state authorities before the results could be certified.
However, Vice President Pence, who is also seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024, completely denies this account. Pence asserts that Trump was convinced as early as December that he had the power to reject or return votes and that Trump’s lawyers asked him to reject votes outright on January 5. Pence clarifies that he had no authority to overturn the election and states that Trump and his allies were asking him to do just that.
Pence’s role in certifying Joe Biden’s victory makes him a key figure in the prosecution against Trump for allegedly trying to overturn the election results. Election officials, including Trump’s own attorney general, had deemed the claims of electoral fraud baseless and lacking credible evidence. Trump’s repeated lies about the election results and his pressure on Pence and state election officials to take action to help him remain in power are outlined in the recent indictment.
The indictment highlights how Trump and his allies orchestrated an attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to stop the certification process. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Additionally, Trump is facing separate charges related to falsifying business records, mishandling classified documents, and obstructing an investigation.
According to Lauro, Pence’s testimony will confirm that Trump genuinely believed the election was rigged and that he was acting on the advice of his attorneys. Pence, who appeared before the grand jury that indicted Trump, is willing to comply with the law if asked to testify. Lauro anticipates the opportunity to cross-examine Pence and believes it will provide further evidence that Trump firmly believed there were irregularities in the election.
Former allies of Trump have stated that he knew he had lost but spread false claims about fraud regardless. Trump’s defense team intends to seek a change of venue for the trial, desiring a more diverse jury. Lauro supports televising the trial and dismisses the speculation that it could conclude before the 2024 election. However, based on his experience, he believes it will take two to three years for the case to go to trial.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a former federal prosecutor, believes that Trump can receive a fair trial in the nation’s capital, expressing his trust in the American people.
The defense team has until 5pm on Monday to respond to the prosecution’s request for a protective order that limits Trump’s ability to publicly disclose case-related information. The decision rests with US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan. The prosecution argues for the order, emphasizing that it is particularly important because Trump has posted on social media about witnesses, judges, attorneys, and others involved in the legal matters against him. They point to a recent post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he threatened retaliation if he is targeted.
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