A trove of text messages obtained by Talking Points Memo shows that former president Donald Trump’s son, Don Jr., was actively involved in the attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, and the could also lead to enormous legal jeopardy for him.
In one of the texts, which was sent to then-White House Chief of staff Mark Meadows, Don Jr. proposes an approach to making sure his father remain in office even though the election results showed he had lost to Joe Biden.
“It’s very simple. If through our lawsuits and recounts the Secretary of States on each state cannot certify that states vote the State Assemblies can step in and vote to put forward the electoral slate Republicans control Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina etc we get Trump electors There is a Safe Harbor on 8 December if for whatever reason you miss that the Electors then cannot meet in the individual state Capitols on 14 December So we either have a vote WE control and WE win OR it gets kicked to Congress 6 January 2021 the House meets to vote- by state party delegation 1 vote per state California 1 ; Montana 1 Republicans control 28 states Democrats 22 states Once again Trump wins Senate votes for VP Pence wins Summary We have multiple paths We control them all We have operational control Total leverage.”
Another text from Don Jr. calls for the firing of anyone designated as an enemy of the administration.
“POTUS must start 2nd Term now Fire Wray ; Fire Faucci (sic) Make Grennel interim head of FBI Have Barr select Special Prosecutor on HardDrivefromHell Biden crime family,”
With Special Counsel Jack Smith now leading the Justice Department’s investigation of possible crimes committed by the ex-president while he was still in office, Don Jr. could soon find himself having to testify before a grand jury on the 2020 election plot. If he testifies truthfully, that would incriminate his father. If he lies, he’s facing a charge of perjury.
In other words, it seems that Don Jr. is screwed no matter what he does.
