Report: Trump urged Arizona Gov. Ducey to reverse 2020 election.

Former President Trump Allegedly Pressured Former Gov. Ducey to Overturn Election Results

According to three anonymous sources, former President Donald Trump made a phone call to former Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) in November 2020, urging him not to certify the election results. The call took place during the signing ceremony for the certification on Nov. 30, although Ducey did not answer. However, the caller’s identity was revealed by the unmistakable “Hail to the Chief” ringtone.

Ducey Stands Firm in Certifying the Election

Ducey’s spokesman, Daniel Scarpinato, dismissed the incident, stating that it was not newsworthy and that the governor stands by his decision to certify the election. According to Scarpinato, Ducey considers the issue to be in the rearview mirror.

A Republican donor, also speaking anonymously, revealed that Ducey felt pressured by Trump to overturn the election results, despite Trump’s loss by over 10,000 votes. Ducey confirmed that he had spoken with both Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, but he did not disclose the details of the calls, which were not recorded.

Ducey Defends Arizona’s Election Laws

After certifying the election results, Ducey took to Twitter on Nov. 30 to defend Arizona’s election laws and emphasize that there was no disenfranchisement. In a nine-post thread, he highlighted the strength of Arizona’s election laws, which prioritize accountability and clearly outline procedures for conducting, canvassing, and contesting election results.

Despite these allegations, special counsel Jack Smith has not investigated the pressure exerted by the White House on Arizona regarding the certification of the 2020 election. Ducey reiterated his commitment to following the law throughout the process.

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