Evidence of Trump’s Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election

There is significant evidence presented in legal cases, investigations, and congressional hearings. These sources suggest Donald Trump attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Key examples include:

1. Pressuring State Officials

• Georgia Call: Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on January 2, 2021. He urged him to “find 11,780 votes.” This was the exact number needed to overturn Biden’s victory in the state. The audio recording of the call was made public.

2. Fake Elector Scheme

• Trump and his allies promoted a plan to create false electoral certificates. They aimed to submit these certificates from states where he lost. The certificates falsely declared Trump as the winner. The Department of Justice conducted investigations. Congressional investigations also took place. They uncovered extensive efforts to recruit and organize alternate electors in battleground states like Michigan, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.

3. Efforts to Involve the Justice Department

• Trump allegedly pressured the Department of Justice to declare the election corrupt, according to testimony from DOJ officials. Acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue testified that Trump told him to “just say the election was corrupt.” He also said to “leave the rest to me and the Republican congressmen.”

4. Attempts to Influence Vice President Mike Pence

• Trump repeatedly pressured Vice President Mike Pence. He wanted Pence to reject the certification of Electoral College results during the January 6, 2021, joint session of Congress. Pence refused, citing his lack of constitutional authority to overturn the results.

5. Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021

• In the lead-up to January 6, Trump publicly urged supporters to come to Washington, D.C., tweeting: “Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!”
• During his rally that day, Trump encouraged the crowd to “fight like hell.” He urged them to march to the Capitol, where the certification was taking place. Many rioters claimed they acted based on Trump’s statements.

6. Legal Challenges Without Evidence

• Trump’s legal team filed more than 60 lawsuits challenging the election results. Many of these lawsuits were dismissed for lack of evidence. Judges, including those appointed by Trump, repeatedly stated that no significant voter fraud occurred.

7. Congressional and Legal Investigations

• The House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack released detailed findings. These findings include testimonies and communications. They show coordination between Trump, his advisors, and extremist groups.
• Several indictments have been filed. These include the Georgia RICO case and federal charges by Special Counsel Jack Smith. They allege Trump was the central figure in a multi-pronged effort to overturn the election.