Former US President Donald Trump, who is currently facing both federal and state charges for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat to President Joe Biden, maintains that he had 'every right' to intervene in the election. 'Whoever heard you get indicted for interfering with a presidential election where you have every right to do it?' Trump questioned during a Fox News interview that was broadcast on Sunday.
A federal indictment alleges that Trump defrauded the United States by obstructing Congress from certifying Biden's victory and thereby depriving voters of their right to a fair election. Last month, he faced an updated federal indictment, which accused him of illegally attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Trump also faces comparable charges in Fulton County, Georgia, where he has been additionally charged with racketeering, a charge typically used against members of organized crime groups and punishable by up to 20 years in prison. This case, which is currently on hold as a state appeals court considers the district attorney's role, originates from a January 2, 2021, phone call where Trump urged Georgia's top election official, Brad Raffensperger, to 'find' enough votes to overturn his narrow loss in the state. Raffensperger refused to comply.
Trump, who is now the Republican nominee for president, has not disclosed whether he would unconditionally accept the results of the November 5 election if his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, emerges as the winner.
