January 6 Committee to Explore ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme

“At 1 p.m., the committee will gavel in for a hearing that centers on the pressure campaign Trump and his allies mounted to get state officials to overturn the 2020 election, including attempts to advance slates of ‘alternate electors’ to flip the results in Trump’s favor,” Politico reports.

“Per a committee aide, today’s hearing will show that Trump’s efforts ‘perpetuated the public’s belief that the election was stolen and tainted by widespread fraud and lies that ultimately contributed to the violence of Jan. 6’ — and that Trump was warned in advance that his actions ‘risked inciting violence,’ including intimidation and threats against state officials and election workers.”

Washington Post: Evidence will show Trump’s personal involvement in elector scheme.