Schiff: Graham’s reaction to grand jury report is laughable.
Rep. Adam Schiff Calls Out Sen. Lindsey Graham for Narrowly Avoiding Indictment
In a recent CNN interview, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) didn’t hold back in criticizing Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for his reaction to narrowly avoiding an indictment. The indictment recommendation came from a special grand jury, which investigated attempts by former President Donald Trump and his associates to subvert the 2020 election in Georgia.
Grand Jury’s Surprise Recommendation
The grand jury’s recommendation to indict Graham came as a surprise to the South Carolina senator. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, however, ultimately decided not to charge Graham, despite indicting Trump and 18 others last month.
Schiff expressed his disbelief at Graham’s explanation, stating, “You don’t, as a senator, a House member, or another elected official, call a secretary of state in some other state and try to get them to toss out votes. That is not the least bit part of the job description, and he’s lucky not to be indicted.”
Commendation for the Grand Jury
Schiff commended the grand jury for taking their job seriously and voting 13 to 7 in favor of recommending an indictment against Graham. However, he acknowledged that Willis had a higher burden of proof and made a “rational decision” to avoid charging the senator.
Graham’s Response
Graham expressed his surprise at the grand jury’s report, stating, “I never suggested anybody set aside the election. I never said, ‘Go find votes.’ I never said anything other than trying to find how the mail-in balloting system worked.”
Indictments for Trump and Associates
Instead of Graham, Trump and 18 other associates, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former Justice Department official Jeffery Clark, were handed down indictments last month. The 41-count racketeering case alleges that they conspired to overturn the election results in Georgia. The indictment specifically focuses on a post-election call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, in which Trump urged him to “find” a specific number of votes needed to win the state’s election. Graham’s phone call to Raffensperger around the same time prompted the grand jury’s recommendation.
Upcoming Trial
A trial for as many as three co-defendants, who invoked their speedy trial rights, could begin as soon as Oct. 23. A judge will decide next week if the other defendants, including Trump, will face trial, possibly in early March.
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