In a candid interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” former President Donald Trump made a startling revelation about his post-2020 election actions.
He admitted that while he received counsel from various individuals, it was ultimately his decision to propagate the false claim that he had won the presidency and to actively seek to overturn the election results.
According to a report by CNN on Sunday, September 17, Trump’s statement comes in the midst of legal battles surrounding his efforts to undermine the 2020 election outcome.
Despite facing multiple indictments related to these actions, he maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing.
Central to the case presented by special counsel Jack Smith is the assertion that Trump was well aware his election claims were baseless, having been informed by close aides that he had lost.
Nevertheless, he continued to disseminate these false claims, seemingly orchestrating a complex conspiracy.
In the interview with Kristen Welker, Trump unapologetically stuck to his unfounded assertion that the election was rigged.
He insisted that he made this determination after “listening to different people” and “adding it all up.”
However, his most striking declaration was, “You know who I listen to? Myself. I saw what happened.”
Interestingly, Trump revealed that he disregarded the advice of his attorneys who had asserted that he had lost the election.
He attributed this disregard to a lack of respect for some of his legal counsel, describing them as “RINOs” (Republicans in name only) or simply “not so good.”
In contrast, he claimed respect for others who supported his belief that the election had been rigged.
Following his election loss, Trump embarked on a multifaceted campaign to overturn the results. He placed immense pressure on Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and another official, urging them to “recalculate” the vote counts in his favor.
The former president’s campaign also pursued a controversial strategy of attempting to install fake GOP electors in seven swing states, further fueling the turmoil surrounding the election aftermath.
Trump’s admission in this interview provides a unique insight into his mindset and decision-making during that tumultuous period.
It sheds light on his unwavering determination to challenge the election results, even in the face of contrary advice and mounting legal challenges.
As he continues to explore the possibility of a 2024 presidential run within the Republican party, the repercussions of his actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election will undoubtedly remain a focal point of national debate and legal scrutiny.
