Insights from the Resolution of the 2020 Wisconsin Elector Fraud Case – Sky Bulletin

In a significant development concerning the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, recent disclosures from a settlement of a lawsuit in Wisconsin have shed light on efforts by Republican operatives to challenge the election results. The contentious issue involves over 1,400 pages of communication, including emails and texts, released on Monday tied to then-President Donald Trump’s attempt to invalidate Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin. These documents were unveiled as part of the resolution to a civil lawsuit against two lawyers and 10 Wisconsin individuals who dubiously claimed to be electors.

Origins and Plaintiffs of the Suit

The lawsuit was initiated in 2022 by two Democratic electors and a voter from Wisconsin, accusing Trump and his allies of a scheme to subvert the presidential race outcome in the state. Lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis, as well as 10 so-called fake electors, were named as defendants. The conflict concluded in December with the electors reaching a settlement. Chesebro and Troupis complied by surrendering the disputed documents.

Chesebro had deep connections to the Trump campaign, while Troupis, a former judge, acted as Trump’s legal representative in Wisconsin.

Implications of the Settlement

The agreement unleashes details of a deliberate scheme to maintain Trump’s presidency by fabricating documentation and assembling fraudulent Republican electors in numerous battleground states including Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and eventually New Mexico.

The collection of documents trace the conspiracy’s roots back to Wisconsin, a detail also noted by federal prosecutors, and indicate the plot replicating through coordination between the lawyers and Trump’s campaign.

Despite not admitting guilt, Chesebro and Troupis have pledged to refrain from similar future undertakings. Troupis also agreed to an undisclosed financial settlement. Text exchanges reveal their tactics to formulate counterfeit certifications for the illegitimate electors.

There’s no direct communication from Trump within these documents, but there are insights into interactions with the Oval Office and other White House communications. Significantly, upon sharing a strategy memo, Chesebro receives a response from Troupis indicating the memo’s submission to White House decision-makers.

Understanding the Role of Electors

Electors are chosen by state parties to represent the electorate, with appointments often going to party officials, legislators, and activists. In theory, the state’s popular vote winner determines which party’s electors participate in the Electoral College to validate the presidential election results. However, despite Trump’s loss in Wisconsin by nearly 21,000 votes, the fraudulent electors claimed his victory in the state.

Included in the document release is a 10-minute video, captured by Chesebro, showcasing the counterfeit Wisconsin electors casting ballots for Trump.

Status in States Beyond Wisconsin

Repercussions for the fake Wisconsin electors have been less severe compared to their counterparts in other states where fraudulent certifications were submitted to Congress.

In Michigan, charges were brought against 16 individuals, while in Nevada six Republicans faced indictment. In Georgia, 18 people were charged, including Trump and several top attorneys. Chesebro struck plea deals after his involvement, and his Georgia guilty plea might also make him a witness in the Michigan proceedings.

Communications show Chesebro’s involvement with top Trump campaign officials and his role in assessing states’ progress with the scheme. Nevada’s Attorney General, unlike those elsewhere, has declined to prosecute, and no charges have been filed in either Pennsylvania or Arizona.