Former president Donald Trump's attorney, Kenneth Chesbrough, revealed dramatic insights from a December 2022 Oval Office meeting regarding the contested election outcomes in an exclusive interview with Michigan state prosecutors. The had been investigating the much-debated 'fake electors plot'. Much to their surprise, Chesbrough's account suggested that efforts had been undertaken to dissuade Trump from holding onto any hopes of election overturning.
According to Chesbrough, a notable presence at the said meeting was Jim Troopis. Troopis, known for leading Trump's unsuccessful election challenge in Wisconsin, had personally confronted the then President, asserting that any hope for a reversal in Wisconsin was a dead end. The attempt was part of a coherent strategy devised to persuade Trump to concede, thereby preventing him from pursuing any chance of victory.
However, the plan evidently hit a speed bump when Chesbrough diverted Trump's attention to Arizona. He convinced Trump there was still a potential win on the horizon, citing the alternate electors he had facilitated in both Arizona and six other states. Chesbrough contended these alternate electors provided Trump with an opportunity to continue questioning the election outcomes until Congress had certified the results on January 6.
Chesbrough conveyed his stand, 'I ended up explaining that Arizona was still hypothetically possible because the author-electors had voted. And I explained the whole logic, we had more time to win the litigation.'
The advocates' encouragement sparked a renewed sense of hope in Trump. Following the meeting, Troopis voiced concerns to Reince Priebus about the volatile situation in Arizona, and January 6's impending final verdict. The aim was to curb any potential damage and negate Chesbrough's optimism.
Chesbrough's collaboration with state investigators isn't confined to Michigan alone; he has been actively participating in investigations across Nevada, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Earlier, in October, he pled guilty to his role in the electors conspiracy in Georgia. The case had also indicted Trump and 17 other individuals. His ongoing cooperation provides promising leads in the unfolding investigations.
