Could Rigged Election Evidence Serve as Defense for Trump?

As the 2020 election results continue to be contested, many are asking what could happen if new evidence emerges that suggests the election was rigged. Could this serve as a defense for President Donald Trump, who is accused of obstructing an official proceeding? The answer is complicated. According to legal experts, it depends on the specifics of the case and how convincing the evidence is. It’s possible that if new evidence emerged showing widespread fraud or irregularities in the election process, it could be used to support a defense against obstruction charges. However, there would need to be clear proof of wrongdoing before such a defense could be considered valid in court. Trump has repeatedly claimed that he won the election and has alleged voter fraud without providing any substantial evidence. He has also sought recounts in some states and filed lawsuits challenging their certification processes. His legal team has argued that these actions do not constitute obstruction because they are simply attempts to ensure fairness in an allegedly fraudulent election process. However, critics argue that these efforts are intended to delay or prevent certifying Joe Biden as president-elect and thus amount to obstruction of justice. They cite several examples of Trump’s behavior which suggest he may have been trying to interfere with official proceedings related to the election results, including his firing of former FBI Director James Comey and his attempts to pressure Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger into overturning his state’s vote count. Ultimately, whether or not any new evidence about a rigged 2020 election would serve as a defense against charges of obstruction will depend on its strength and relevance in court. If it can be proven beyond reasonable doubt that there was widespread fraud or irregularities during this year’s presidential race, then it could potentially provide grounds for exoneration from obstruction charges for President Trump – though this remains highly unlikely at present given the lack of concrete proof provided by either side so far.