trump tries to get ukraine to meddle the 2020 election

Those efforts include outreach to various state officials, including Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, whom Smith has interviewed.

Ducey did not take that call but later said he spoke with Trump, though he did not describe the specifics of the conversation.Ī spokesman for Ducey told CNN earlier this week that the former governor had not been contacted by the office of special counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 elections.

As Ducey was certifying the election results in November 2020, Trump appeared to call the governor – with a “Hail to the Chief” ringtone heard playing on Ducey’s phone.

Trump publicly attacked Ducey, a former ally, over the state’s certification of the results. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon/APĮxclusive: Special counsel trades immunity for fake elector testimony as Jan 6 probe heats up Former President Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents according to an indictment unsealed on Friday. Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to reporters Friday, June 9, 2023, in Washington.

Trump tries to get ukraine to meddle the 2020 election