Leaked recording reveals Michigan Trump ally ranting about 'civil war' after fake elector wife is indicted
1 year, 4 months ago

Leaked recording reveals Michigan Trump ally ranting about 'civil war' after fake elector wife is indicted

Raw Story  

Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock, the husband of one of the 16 fake electors in that state who were indicted on multiple felonies last month, is warning that MAGA loyalists could escalate their violence to the level of war in an audio recording reported by The Messenger on Friday. That's where this is, where this is going.” "The comments, which Matt Maddock made days after former President Donald Trump was indicted by the Department of Justice for his actions around the January 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol, came at what was billed as a 'Free The 16 Electors Poolside Party!' The fake electors, including his wife and former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock, are not the only ones facing legal consequences. The fake Trump electors in Georgia, including state party chair David Shafer, are under criminal investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and the false electors in Wisconsin are facing a civil suit brought by two of the real electors and a voter.

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Michigan plows ahead with cases against 2020 'fake electors' as Trump's own cases collapse
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Michigan plows ahead with cases against 2020 'fake electors' as Trump's own cases collapse

Raw Story  

Prosecutors in Michigan are plowing ahead with trying to charge Republican electors who signed onto a document in 2020 falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner over Joe Biden, even as cases against the president-elect collapse. The Michigan Attorney General's Office on Monday filed several briefs asking a judge to advance charges to trial against MAGA allies in the state, The …

Michigan GOP chair accuses Democrats of stealing votes ahead of 2024 election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Michigan GOP chair accuses Democrats of stealing votes ahead of 2024 election

Raw Story  

While speaking in support of Republican U.S. Senate Candidate and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Monday, Michigan Republican Party Chair Pete Hoekstra said he feared Democrats would “steal some votes” in audio obtained by the Detroit News. While Hoekstra pointed to Roger’s past experiences winning close races, with Rogers winning the race for U.S. Representative in 2000 by 160 votes, …

Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Republicans awarded all 39 of the state’s remaining presidential delegates to Donald Trump during a convention Saturday, a clear sign of his firm grasp on the party’s base ahead of a November election in the critical swing state. “Clearly, Michigan is Trump country,” said Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra, who recently took over the party …

Court affirms removal of Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP chair
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Court affirms removal of Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP chair

CNN  

CNN — A Michigan court has affirmed the removal of Kristina Karamo as the state’s Republican Party chair, in a move that could settle a bitter leadership dispute just days before the party’s convention this weekend. In a preliminary injunction issued Tuesday, Kent County Circuit Court Judge J. Joseph Rossi said Karamo was properly removed from her position on January …

Kristina Karamo refuses to step aside as Michigan GOP chair after RNC declares new leader
10 months, 1 week ago

Kristina Karamo refuses to step aside as Michigan GOP chair after RNC declares new leader

Raw Story  

Kristina Karamo is still refusing to step aside as Michigan Republican Party chair, even after she was ousted and a replacement has been declared for the role. A special committee convened by the Republican National Committee found former ambassador Pete Hoekstra was the rightful chair of the state GOP, but Karamo and her allies have vowed not to recognize their …

National Republican party sides with former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in battle over Michigan GOP chair
10 months, 1 week ago

National Republican party sides with former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in battle over Michigan GOP chair

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been officially recognized by the national Republican party as the Michigan GOP chairman in a vote that also affirmed that Kristina Karamo was properly removed from the position earlier this year. Donald Trump had endorsed Hoekstra for the position over Karamo, a once loyal supporter of the former president, whom he previously …

Lawsuit seeks to have Karamo officially declared removed as Michigan GOP chairwoman
11 months ago

Lawsuit seeks to have Karamo officially declared removed as Michigan GOP chairwoman

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — The recently installed acting chair of Michigan’s Republican Party and others in the state GOP are suing to get the group’s former leader, Kristina Karamo, officially declared as being removed from the post. Malinda Pego, Michigan GOP administrative vice chair Ali Hossein and party coalitions vice chair Hassan Nehme are among plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed Friday …

Trump Michigan tape: RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel asked officials not to certify the election results.
54 years, 11 months ago

Trump Michigan tape: RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel asked officials not to certify the election results.

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. … We will get you attorneys.” —Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, on a Nov. 17, 2020, phone call with two Republican officials about not certifying their county’s presidential election results It seems …

Michigan election chief sounds off dire warning about Trump after audio of pressure effort
1 year ago

Michigan election chief sounds off dire warning about Trump after audio of pressure effort

Raw Story  

Following the report that former President Donald Trump tried to pressure canvassers in Michigan to block certification of election results, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wrote a dire warning about the threat the former president still poses in The Daily Beast. "For me, the lowest moment in the post-election battle to protect Michigan’s accurate and legitimate election results in …

Former Michigan GOP spokesperson testifies fake elector defendants were misled
1 year ago

Former Michigan GOP spokesperson testifies fake elector defendants were misled

Associated Press  

A former communications director for the Michigan GOP testified Thursday that he believes an attorney for then-President Donald Trump’s campaign “took advantage” of some of the 15 Republicans who face forgery and another charges for allegedly serving as false electors. Investigators have said the group signed a document during a meeting at the Michigan Republican headquarters on Dec. 14, 2020, …

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors
1 year ago

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Prosecutors began outlining their case Wednesday against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020. Investigators say the group met at the Michigan GOP headquarters on Dec. 14, 2020, and signed a document falsely stating they were the state’s “duly elected and qualified electors.” Each …

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had all criminal charges dropped Thursday after he and the state Attorney General’s office reached a cooperation deal. James Renner was one of 16 Republicans who acted as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, according to charges announced in July by Michigan Attorney General …

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped
1 year, 2 months ago

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped after the state attorney general said the group was “brainwashed” into believing former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election, a judge ruled Friday morning. The two defendants are part of a group of 16 Michigan Republicans who investigators say met …

Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general’s comments
1 year, 2 months ago

Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general’s comments

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — One of 16 Michigan Republicans accused of taking part in a fake elector scheme filed a motion Tuesday asking a judge to dismiss charges after the state attorney general said the group had been “brainwashed” and truly believed that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Nessel also said that Ingham County, where the cases will …

Michigan fake electors face prison after being arraigned on multiple felonies
1 year, 4 months ago

Michigan fake electors face prison after being arraigned on multiple felonies

Raw Story  

Several individuals charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel with multiple felonies for submitting false electoral counts in 2020 in support of then-President Donald Trump appeared in a Lansing court Thursday. According to the Michigan attorney general’s investigation, the group of Republicans sent false documents to the U.S. Capitol, claiming to be “the duly elected and qualified Electors” for Michigan, …

More Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty
1 year, 4 months ago

More Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are challenging the charges, after the final nine either pleaded not guilty or had a judge enter the pleas on their behalf Thursday in state court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges last month against the 16 …

Trump allies in Michigan charged with felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump allies in Michigan charged with felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Two Michigan allies of former President Donald Trump, including a former Republican state attorney general candidate, were charged in connection with an effort to illegally access and tamper with voting machines in the state after the 2020 election, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Attorney Matthew DePerno was charged with undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy, while Daire …

Former Michigan attorney general candidate, other Trump ally charged in election machine tampering case
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Michigan attorney general candidate, other Trump ally charged in election machine tampering case

LA Times  

Matthew DePerno, then Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general, speaks during a 2021 rally at the state Capitol. A former Republican attorney general candidate and another supporter of former President Trump have been criminally charged in Michigan in connection with accessing and tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election, according to court records. Matthew DePerno, a Republican lawyer who …

Michigan clerk stripped of election duties after being charged for acting as fake elector in 2020
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan clerk stripped of election duties after being charged for acting as fake elector in 2020

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — A town clerk in Michigan will be barred from running any elections after being charged earlier this week by the state attorney general for acting as a fake elector in 2020 for then-President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the Michigan Bureau of Elections notified Stan Grot, a Republican who has served as the Shelby Township clerk since 2012, …

'Open-and-shut': Law professor says Michigan fake Trump electors have no defense
1 year, 5 months ago

'Open-and-shut': Law professor says Michigan fake Trump electors have no defense

Raw Story  

The 16 fake Trump electors who tried to convene in Michigan got a big surprise this week: felony indictments brought by the state attorney general. And it's going to be almost impossible for them to defend against the case, argued New York University law professor and former Pentagon special counsel Ryan Goodman on CNN Tuesday evening, for one key reason: …

Michigan AG charges 16 ‘false electors’ in 2020 election probe: report
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan AG charges 16 ‘false electors’ in 2020 election probe: report

Raw Story  

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday that her office has filed charges against 16 “fake electors” on allegations they signed paperwork falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the state’s election that was part of a broader effort to overturn the results, NBC News reports. Jane C. Timm writes for NBC News that the “16 people being charged in Michigan …

Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general filed felony charges Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, accusing them of submitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state. The group includes the head of the Republican National Committee’s chapter in Michigan, Kathy Berden, as well …

Michigan AG charges participants in 2020 fake elector plot
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan AG charges participants in 2020 fake elector plot

CNN  

CNN — Sixteen fake electors who signed certificates falsely claiming President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election have been charged with multiple felonies, state Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday. Part of a bigger plan Michigan was one of the seven battleground states where the Trump campaign put forward slates of “fake electors” as part of their plan …

Michigan's attorney general charges 16 people in fake elector scheme
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan's attorney general charges 16 people in fake elector scheme

NPR  

Michigan's attorney general charges 16 people in fake elector scheme Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Goldis/AP Al Goldis/AP Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against 16 people for serving as so-called fake electors following the 2020 presidential election. The broader fake elector scheme is part of special counsel Jack Smith's ongoing federal investigation into Trump and the attack on …

Michigan charges 16 fake electors with meddling in 2020 election
1 year, 5 months ago

Michigan charges 16 fake electors with meddling in 2020 election

Al Jazeera  

Charges are the first levied against those accused of using the political system to overturn ex-US President Trump’s election loss. Michigan has brought charges against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors in an effort to hand the state’s electoral votes to former United States President Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential race. The fake electors include prominent political figures …

'I am going to stay out of it': Michigan GOP lawmakers keeping their distance from Trump campaign stop
1 year, 6 months ago

'I am going to stay out of it': Michigan GOP lawmakers keeping their distance from Trump campaign stop

Raw Story  

When Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Michigan on Sunday he is not expected to be surrounded by Republican lawmakers from the state who are keeping their distance from the twice-indicted former president. According to the Detroit News, the former president is making a major campaign stop where he will speak at the Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day …

Defeated election conspiracists seek to lead Michigan GOP
2 years ago

Defeated election conspiracists seek to lead Michigan GOP

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — The Republicans who lost their races for Michigan’s top three statewide offices after promoting falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election are not planning to go quietly. In a statement posted this week to social media, she said the state Republican Party had begun operating as “mini-gangs instead of soldiers fighting for freedom,” and that the state was …

'Intolerable': Judge rebukes Michigan GOP candidate's efforts to throw out ballots
2 years, 1 month ago

'Intolerable': Judge rebukes Michigan GOP candidate's efforts to throw out ballots

Raw Story  

Kristina Karamo, the far-right Trump-backed candidate for Michigan secretary of state, received a scathing rebuke from Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny over her campaign's efforts to throw out thousands of absentee ballots Fox 2 Detroit reports that Kenny accused Karamo's legal team of not even offering a "shred of evidence" to justify their claims that absentee ballots are …

GOP candidate's lawyer shouts conspiracy theories at Michigan judge while trying to get ballots thrown out: report
2 years, 1 month ago

GOP candidate's lawyer shouts conspiracy theories at Michigan judge while trying to get ballots thrown out: report

Raw Story  

On Thursday, USA TODAY reported that things went off the rails at a hearing in a lawsuit filed by Michigan GOP secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo to block the counting of tens of thousands of ballots from Detroit — as her lawyer yelled at the judge and spouted conspiracy theories. "Attorney Daniel Hartman also pressed for specific details about …

How the fake Trump elector scheme fizzled in four states
2 years, 6 months ago

How the fake Trump elector scheme fizzled in four states

Raw Story  

Part of Donald Trump’s plan to reverse his loss in the 2020 presidential election hinged on replacing legitimate electors in a handful of swing states with “fake electors.” in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Nevada and Wisconsin would cast their electoral votes for the incumbent — canceling out the popular vote for Joe Biden in their states. The hearing …

Election denialism beliefs animate some GOP candidates in Michigan
2 years, 7 months ago

Election denialism beliefs animate some GOP candidates in Michigan

NPR  

Election denialism beliefs animate some GOP candidates in Michigan Michigan was a focal point in Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service tells NPR's Ailsa Chang that election misinformation still looms large there. CHANG: Gorchow's talking about Kristina Karamo, who is running for secretary of state in Michigan, and Matt DePerno, who's running for …

Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG
2 years, 8 months ago

Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG

NPR  

Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images Michigan Republicans picked two candidates — both deny the 2020 election results and have been endorsed by former President Donald Trump — to serve as the state's next top elections officer and top law enforcement official. Kristina …

DOJ confirms probe of fake Trump electoral certificates: 'Our prosecutors are looking' at referrals
2 years, 10 months ago

DOJ confirms probe of fake Trump electoral certificates: 'Our prosecutors are looking' at referrals

Raw Story  

The Department of Justice confirmed for the first time Tuesday that federal prosecutors are investigating fake pro-Trump electoral certificates submitted by Republicans in several states in December 2020. Last week, a former Trump aide appeared on national TV and admitted to his role in organizing the fake electoral certificates. At least two state attorneys general have said they referred investigations …

'Vile' Republican faces furious backlash after calling Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor a 'scary masked man'
2 years, 11 months ago

'Vile' Republican faces furious backlash after calling Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor a 'scary masked man'

Raw Story  

Garlin Gilchrist has been in office for over three years, making history as Michigan’s first African-American lieutenant governor. I’m ready to get back out into our communities again and continue speaking with Michiganders on the issues that matter to them most.” On Thursday evening, CNN posted a blockbuster story that former President Donald Trump’s team directed the 2020 fake GOP …

Former Trump aide brazenly admits to fake elector scheme on national TV -- but says 'everything was done legally'
2 years, 11 months ago

Former Trump aide brazenly admits to fake elector scheme on national TV -- but says 'everything was done legally'

Raw Story  

A former White House aide admitted Friday night on national TV that he helped organize a campaign to submit fake electoral certificates from several states that falsely claimed former president Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Epshteyn went on to claim that "everything that was done was done legally, by the Trump legal team, according to the rules, and under …

'Alternate' Michigan elector claims he got marching orders from a Trump lawyer: report
2 years, 11 months ago

'Alternate' Michigan elector claims he got marching orders from a Trump lawyer: report

Raw Story  

Speaking to MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel cited a Detroit News report that said a fake elector admitted that he got his marching orders from former President Donald Trump's campaign. Nessel hasn't yet investigated or spoken to the fake elector, but she did turn over all of the evidence and information that her office found relating to …

Republicans who pushed fake Electoral College documents in 2020 need to face 'criminal prosecution': attorney
2 years, 11 months ago

Republicans who pushed fake Electoral College documents in 2020 need to face 'criminal prosecution': attorney

Raw Story  

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has been doing a great deal of reporting on MAGA Republicans who, after the 2020 presidential election, circulated fake “Electoral College” documents in states that Joe Biden won and falsely claimed, on those documents, that Donald Trump won the states in question. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration — told the host, “Under state law, I think clearly you have …

Michigan AG asks feds to investigate fake GOP electors
2 years, 11 months ago

Michigan AG asks feds to investigate fake GOP electors

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general is asking federal prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into 16 Republicans who submitted false certificates stating they were the state’s presidential electors despite Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in 2020. New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, a Democrat, announced he was referring his state’s case to federal authorities as well even as “review under …

Michigan Republicans who signed fake Trump electoral certificate could face federal charges: report
2 years, 11 months ago

Michigan Republicans who signed fake Trump electoral certificate could face federal charges: report

Raw Story  

Sixteen Michigan Republicans who submitted a certificate falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the state's electoral votes in 2020 are now facing a potential federal investigation. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel revealed Thursday night that after a year-long probe into the matter, her office has opted to refer the case to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of …

Column: Trump latest warning sign: Stacking election posts with Big Lie supporters
3 years ago

Column: Trump latest warning sign: Stacking election posts with Big Lie supporters

LA Times  

What Donald Trump is saying is bad enough: For 13 months, history’s sorest loser has been repeating his lie that he was robbed of reelection, and undermining the faith of millions of Americans in their democracy, including three out of four Republicans who buy his poison. In 2020, some Republican officials involved in the election process stood up to Trump’s …

Michigan AG to probe people making money off election claims
3 years, 5 months ago

Michigan AG to probe people making money off election claims

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general has opened an investigation after a Republican-led state legislative panel said people are making baseless allegations about 2020 presidential election results in a northern Michigan county to raise money or publicity for their own ends. In a report that also determined there was no widespread or systemic fraud despite Trump’s claims, the committee said …

Trump campaign dismisses last remaining lawsuit in Michigan as voter fraud claims widely debunked
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump campaign dismisses last remaining lawsuit in Michigan as voter fraud claims widely debunked

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, …

Michigan: Trump courts state GOP leaders in bid to overturn election he lost
4 years, 1 month ago

Michigan: Trump courts state GOP leaders in bid to overturn election he lost

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump has invited Republican state lawmakers from Michigan to the White House on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the President and his legal team are mounting an effort to overturn the results of the election he lost to President-elect Joe Biden. Trump also called two Republican canvass board members from Wayne …

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