Text messages shed new light on scope of fake electors plot after 2020 election

Right-wing Attorney Kenneth Chesebro's Continuation of Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election

In recently disclosed texts and emails as part of a lawsuit, it has come to light that right-wing attorney Kenneth Chesebro, known for his involvement in the Trump campaign's fake electors plot, continued proposing ways to overturn the 2020 presidential election even after the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. These revelations shed further light on the extent of efforts made by Chesebro and others to subvert the election results.

Chesebro's Push for the Fake Electors Plot Regardless of Litigation Outcomes

The texts and emails reveal that Chesebro was adamant about moving forward with the fake electors plot, irrespective of whether Donald Trump won any lawsuits challenging the election results. This contradicts Chesebro's recent testimony to state prosecutors, in which he claimed that the fake electors were contingent on winning the litigation. It is important to note that Chesebro pleaded guilty in Georgia and has been identified as one of the unindicted co-conspirators in the federal case, while Trump has denied any wrongdoing.

Chesebro's Memos and Communication with the White House

Chesebro wrote a series of memos in 2020 outlining the actions pro-Trump electors should take in their respective states. One memo, dated December 6, 2020, was claimed to have been sent directly to the White House by attorney Jim Troupis, who was representing Donald Trump at the time. The memo emphasized that January 6 was the crucial date for the fake electors plot. While it is unclear who at the White House received the memo, Troupis mentioned sharing it with Reince Priebus, Trump's former White House chief of staff.

Chesebro's Involvement in Capitol Protests and Ongoing Efforts

Following the December memo and despite the events of January 6, Chesebro continued to pitch ideas to Troupis on how the election could be overturned through long-shot lawsuits. He even protested outside the Capitol and shadowed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones during the certification of the election results. Chesebro's texts on January 8, 2021, suggested that recent events opened up legal options in the states for rulings favorable to Trump.

Conclusion

The newly disclosed texts, emails, and photos provide additional evidence of Kenneth Chesebro's persistent advocacy for the fake electors plot. They highlight his determination to push forward with the plan regardless of the litigation outcomes or the consequences of the Capitol attack. These revelations contribute to the growing understanding of the efforts made by individuals associated with the Trump campaign to undermine the 2020 presidential election.