A new report claims that some of Trump’s closest allies who are co-defendants with him in the Georgia election case, may turn against him in an effort to protect themselves from potential time in prison.
Politico reported on the legal strategy of former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who is currently facing charges related to Trump’s alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Court documents cited in the report suggest that Meadows may follow the lead of other former Trump associates by positioning Trump as the “primary driver” of the alleged racketeering enterprise they have been accused of.
During a recent court hearing in Atlanta, Meadows’ defense attorney drew attention to Trump’s role in what is expected to be a critical element of the prosecution’s case. This element revolves around the infamous January 2, 2021, phone call in which Trump urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to declare him the election winner. Meadows had arranged that call.
While prosecutors played audio of the call in court, Meadows’ attorney, Michael Francisco, emphasized that Meadows’ role in the discussion was relatively minor and less provocative than Trump’s. Francisco pointed out that Meadows did not make a direct request to alter the vote totals.
This legal strategy aligns with a broader trend observed in recent developments related to the investigation. For instance, last month, Yuscil Taveras, the IT director of Mar-a-Lago, reportedly retracted his court testimony and provided information implicating Trump in efforts to delete the resort’s security camera footage. Such revelations bolster the case against Trump for alleged obstruction of justice and mishandling of classified documents.
Additionally, court filings from David Shafer, Cathleen Latham, and Shawn Still, who were indicted as fake electors for attempting to interfere with Georgia’s election results, have indicated that they were acting on instructions from Trump and his lawyers.
Commenting on the situation, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen noted, “History has shown the 18 co-defendants that Donald doesn’t care about anyone but himself. I suspect it will be every defendant for himself.”
Meadows’ own testimony during a recent hearing reinforced Trump’s involvement in the alleged election interference. Meadows revealed that Trump viewed the false electors as a significant part of his strategy to remain in power, fearing repercussions if he did not align with the campaign’s actions.
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Such a misleading headline! yet again…
All it says is, that Meadows is saying that “Trump was the main driving force”, which I wouldn’t call “disloyal”, as I’m sure it’s probably true. I mean, after all, he was working for Trump.
But Trump is NOT any more in trouble with him saying that. As long as Trump believed it was really stolen (as I also believe, or rather KNOW) there’s no criminal case here at all! The only thing he can do to really get Trump in trouble is lie and testify that Trump told him he really knows it wasn’t stolen. Then, of course, the Trump team will protest that he’s not credible…
I know its very tempting to flip but they should learn from Michael Cohen. Even if they flip the DA will still want them to serve time just to prove their point. And if they flip and then sit first of all there goes any pardon they may receive and secondly flipping will do nothing to hurt Trump since it will just be his word against his. There is no hard evidence backing up anything Medows or the others would say about Trump.
Disloyal? Who is the author of this article?
the use of the term “rat” is demeaning and not appropriate.
It’s wrong to call Meadows a “disloyal rat”. His former boss has displayed his lack of loyalty by refusing to cover the legal expenses of those indicted with him who were involved in the “Green Bay sweep” the attempt to subvert the will of the American voters. Meadows is simply telling the prosecution what he knows about the plot as any good citizen would.
Only mob bosses refer to those who cooperate with law enforcement “rats”.
Of course he should flip. Trump was going to throw him under the bus anyway. As he does everyone else.
It’s basically Sit in Prison for Trump while he walks free or be considered a disloyal rat.
That headline is misleading at best or plain wrong at worst. He’s as loyal to Trump as Trump is loyal to his former employees. Which is basically ZERO
Thank you Shloimeboruch.
Nicely articulated Yaakov Doe
This whole thing is nonsense. There is no mens rae here(the knowledge or intent to do something illegal). Trump and all involved were acting and pushing all their LEGAL avenues to see who legitimately and fairly won the election.
These law suites against trump are so so ridiculous. And probably illegal(how ironic).