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Prosecutors Detail Trump's Alleged Illegal Scheme To Overturn Election

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

A recent 165-page court filing from special counsel Jack Smith's team sheds light on the allegations against former President Donald Trump. The filing suggests that Trump had laid the groundwork for his actions well before the 2020 election, with claims that he was prepared to declare himself the winner regardless of the outcome. The document also details instances where Trump and his allies allegedly sought to create chaos at polling places and made baseless claims about election fraud.

Furthermore, the filing highlights a key moment where Trump reportedly dismissed concerns about the legitimacy of his election fraud claims, stating that 'the details don't matter.' Prosecutors aim to demonstrate that Trump and his associates fabricated figures and repeatedly changed their claims about election fraud.

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