What happened?
- Eleven Republicans in Arizona were indicted for falsely claiming that Trump won the state in the 2020 election, including charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery.
- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, announced charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery related to a “fake elector scheme” in an effort to prevent the lawful transfer of the presidency after Biden’s win.
- Similar charges against “fake electors” have been reported in Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada, and Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged Trump with crimes related to overturning the election.
What is Conservative media saying:
- The Arizona grand jury indicted several allies of former President Trump, including Rudy Giuliani, Kelli Ward, and Mark Meadows, for their roles in disputing the 2020 election results. (theblaze.com, breitbart.com)
- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, announced charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery related to a “fake elector scheme” in an effort to prevent the lawful transfer of the presidency after Biden’s win. (foxnews.com, theblaze.com)
What is Liberal media saying:
- Kelli Ward and others allegedly committed forgery by falsifying a certificate of votes for Trump and Pence in Arizona from November 3, 2020, to January 6, 2021. (nytimes.com)
- The Gateway Pundit, a website known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to defamation lawsuits, including from Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, and a former Dominion Voting Systems employee, Eric Coomer. [washingtonpost.com, npr.org, theguardian.com]
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