Election Showdown Week Begins | Ep. 1165

Call Analysis

The recent phone call between President Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger has sparked significant controversy. Ben Shapiro analyzes the call, highlighting that Trump's claims about voter fraud in Georgia lack evidence, similar to his previous assertions about Dominion voting machines 1. Shapiro argues that while the call may not be criminal, it reflects Trump's pattern of making unsubstantiated claims 2. He notes, "It's not that Trump is very thoroughly prepared when it comes to Dominion. He's heard some things...and it is a different thing" 3.

   

Legal Implications

The legal and moral implications of Trump's phone call are under scrutiny. Shapiro contends that while the call might be seen as immoral, it doesn't necessarily constitute a criminal or impeachable offense 4. He explains the process under the Electoral Count Act, which allows Congress to object to state Electoral College returns, emphasizing that objections must meet specific criteria 5. Shapiro states, "A thing can be bad, it can be immoral without the thing being criminal or impeachable" 4.