Trump started laying the groundwork for his illegal scheme well before election day, refusing to say whether he would accept the results and suggesting he could only lose if there was fraud. Three days before the election, a Trump political adviser claimed that Trump would declare himself the winner regardless of the outcome. Trump's reaction post-election confirmed this strategy of insisting he won despite the clear voter result.
As rioters stormed the Capitol, Trump's response to learning that then-Vice President Mike Pence was taken to a secure location was dismissive, reflecting a disregard for the growing chaos and danger. The 165-page court filing offers insights into the evidence expected to be presented at trial, illustrating Trump's desperate attempts to maintain power after losing to Joe Biden.
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