Trump’s True Crimes Episode 68: Georgia Election Pressure

Trump’s True Crimes – Episode 68: Georgia Election Pressure

When Donald Trump lost Georgia in the 2020 election, he didn’t accept the result—he tried to commandeer democracy itself. His actions weren’t political grievances—they were attempts to commandeer democratic rule of law.

• The Illicit Call
  On January 2, 2021, Trump made an hour-long call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, demanding he “find 11,780 votes” to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Raffensperger repeatedly stood firm and refused. The call became a central piece of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case against Trump and 18 co-defendants.

• The Criminal Racketeering Indictment
  In August 2023, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and his allies for running a “criminal racketeering enterprise” aimed at illegally changing Georgia’s election outcome. If convicted, participants face 5 to 20 years in prison under Georgia’s RICO law.

• Georgia Officials Refuse to Bend
  Despite intense pressure, state leaders—including Raffensperger—and local GOP officials refused to betray their constitutional duties. Their resistance preserved the election’s integrity, preventing a coup from taking hold.

• Investigation Timeline & Updates
  DA Fani Willis launched the probe in February 2021. A special grand jury recommended charges by early 2023, and the case has seen motions, appeals, and delays—fueled both by legal strategy and Trump’s reelection. The trial has been postponed and may stretch into 2025 or beyond.

This episode pulls back the curtain on Trump’s direct assault on democracy through coercion, falsified elector tactics, and legal threats disrupting election officials. Georgia became a battleground—not just politically, but constitutionally. We weigh the stakes: will the courts hold firm against authoritarian power?

👀 Next Episode Tease: We dig into the Fake Electors Scheme — who orchestrated it, who signed phony elector certificates, and what’s next for those who've tried to subvert the vote